7
recalls
The BMW R1200 GS Adventure has 7 recalls covering 85,332 vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2008: 5
Units affected
85K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW R1200 GS Adventure, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Fuel/propulsion system12
- Service brakes11
- Power train7
- Fuel system, gasoline5
- Electrical system2
- Engine2
- Equipment adaptive/mobility1
- Complaints
- 40
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW R1200 GS Adventure by component
- Electrical system1 · 893 units
- Equipment1 · 48K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 17K units
- Power train1 · 46 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 4,922 units
- Suspension1 · 15K units
- Tires1 · 144 units
BMW R1200 GS Adventure recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | BMW HP2 Enduro, HP2 Mega Moto US, HP2 Megamoto, HP2 Sport and 18 more (2005-2012): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 20V471000 | Fire | 16,926 |
| Jul 28, 2017 | BMW F650 GS, F800 GS, F800 GS Adventure, F800 GT and 7 more (2008-2018): EquipmentNo. 17V481000 | Crash risk | 47,775 |
| Jul 10, 2017 | BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure (2014-2017): SuspensionNo. 17V438000 | Crash risk | 14,626 |
| Apr 17, 2009 | BMW R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure (2008): Electrical systemNo. 09V129000 | Crash risk | 893 |
| Jul 1, 2008 | BMW R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure, R1200 R (2008): Power trainNo. 08V290000 | Crash risk | 46 |
| Jun 5, 2008 | BMW R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure, R1200 R, R1200 ST (2006-2008): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 08V254000 | Crash risk | 4,922 |
| Dec 21, 2006 | BMW R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure (2006): TiresNo. 06V486000 | Crash risk | 144 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2018 BMW R1200 GS Adventure recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2018 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW R1200 GS Adventure have?
7 recalls cover the BMW R1200 GS Adventure, for 85,332 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW R1200 GS Adventure?
Fuel/propulsion system: named in 12 of the 40 safety complaints about the BMW R1200 GS Adventure, then service brakes (11). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.