2011 BMW R 1200 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1200 GS years
- Not enough data 12th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW R 1200 GS. That ranks 12th out of 15 R 1200 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 5,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW R 1200 GS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 43% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 15,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW R 1200 GS recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While under hard acceleration to pass a vehicle on a two-lane highway, the engine power suddenly cut out completely that created a dangerous situation and suddenly put me at risk for a collision. Fortunately, the vehicle I was passing noticed I had a malfunction and reduced speed allowing me to…
Fuel pump flange failure resulting in leaking fuel while I was riding the bike. It is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk because the bike could have caught fire while riding and also potentially could have caused me to crash. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a…
Found fuel vapor to be strongly smelled while at a stop light. Upon arrival at home when turning the motorcycle around there were drips coming from the right side of the motorcycle (more specifically the fuel tank). After removing the faring, there was a collection of fuel sitting on top of the…
First reported front brake failure to BMW Motorcycle dealer in Chattanooga TN in fall of 2019. Lever went to grip and had to be pumped several times to engage. Dealer could not replicate problem or find anything wrong. June 2022, experienced rear brake failure though several pumps would recover…
Recall work was done in 2014. New part failed 2020 and bmw says only 2 year warranty on recall part. That's according to bmw serivice as well as bmw of western oregon. The fuel leaks onto the engine and exhaust. Fire and life hazard!!!! Failure leaks fuel on engine and exhaust. *tr
Other BMW R 1200 GS years
← 2010 R 1200 GS · 2012 R 1200 GS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 R 1200 GS | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 R 1200 GS | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 R 1200 GS | 12 | 2 |
| 2015 R 1200 GS | 10 | 2 |
| 2014 R 1200 GS | 14 | 3 |
| 2013 R 1200 GS | 11 | 4 |
| 2012 R 1200 GS | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 | 3 |
| 2010 R 1200 GS | 8 | 3 |
| 2009 R 1200 GS | 30 | 4 |
| 2008 R 1200 GS | 32 | 8 |
| 2007 R 1200 GS | 42 | 6 |
| 2006 R 1200 GS | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 R 1200 GS | 51 | 9 |
| 2004 R 1200 GS | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW R 1200 GS?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW R 1200 GS?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 BMW R 1200 GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1200 GS model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.