BMW R1200 GS Adventure Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 24, 2025 · 72 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 72 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the BMW R1200 GS Adventure, across 14 model years (2005–2018). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (23). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2007, with 23 complaints
2005: 0200502006: 5200652007: 232007232008: 182008182009: 7200972010: 2201022011: 0201102012: 3201232013: 0201302014: 2201422015: 4201542016: 0201602017: 7201772018: 120181

n = 72 complaints · Source: NHTSA

BMW R1200 GS Adventure years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R1200 GS Adventure year: 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 R1200 GS Adventure: 23 complaints, 5 recalls
  2. 2008 R1200 GS Adventure: 18 complaints, 7 recalls
  3. 2017 R1200 GS Adventure: 7 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2018 R1200 GS Adventure: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2010 R1200 GS Adventure: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2014 R1200 GS Adventure: 2 complaints, 3 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common BMW R1200 GS Adventure problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System2360
Service Brakes1560
Fuel System, Gasoline1340
Power Train940
Electrical System320
Engine220
Fuel System, Other220
Service Brakes, Hydraulic220
Structure210
Suspension210
Tires220
Equipment Adaptive/mobility110
Seats110

All BMW R1200 GS Adventure model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2018 R1200 GS Adventure10—Engine
2017 R1200 GS Adventure72—Service Brakes
2016 R1200 GS Adventure02——
2015 R1200 GS Adventure42—Service Brakes
2014 R1200 GS Adventure23—Suspension
2013 R1200 GS Adventure01——
2012 R1200 GS Adventure31—Fuel/propulsion System
2011 R1200 GS Adventure03——
2010 R1200 GS Adventure23—Electrical System
2009 R1200 GS Adventure74—Fuel/propulsion System
2008 R1200 GS Adventure187—Fuel/propulsion SystemFar more complaints than other years
2007 R1200 GS Adventure235—Fuel/propulsion SystemFar more complaints than other years
2006 R1200 GS Adventure55—Power Train
2005 R1200 GS Adventure02——

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Frequently asked questions

Which BMW R1200 GS Adventure years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (23), 2008 (18) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R1200 GS Adventure year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the BMW R1200 GS Adventure?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 23 complaints across 6 model years.

How many recalls does the BMW R1200 GS Adventure have?

12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.