2012 BMW R 1200 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1200 GS years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW R 1200 GS. That ranks 8th out of 15 R 1200 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 46,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 4 | 40% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 30% | 16,886 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 10% | 226,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 774 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW R 1200 GS recalls (1)
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed in the rear-view mirror that there was fluid leaking from the motorcycle onto the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the flange for…
Several times the bike threw an error message about "engine controller fault" and lost power, going into "limp-home" mode. All occurrences were while the bike was being operated at highway speeds, sometimes in the middle of a corner. The bike was unrideable in limp-home mode so was navigated out of…
FUEL PUMP FAILURE: ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2019 I WAS RIDING MY BMW R 1200GS ON HIGHWAY US-60 IN ARIZONA EAST OF MESA ARIZONA. I PULLED OVER AT US-60 AND IDAHO ROAD TO CHECK MY CELL PHONE AND AS I LOOKED DOWN I COULD SEE A PUDDLE OF GAS LEAKING OUT OF THE UNDERSIDE OF MY BMW. I PROMPTLY TURNED…
Spray leak from fuel pump, quick connector on the flange broke and had a strong spray of fuel leaking on the hot engine and my clothes, this happend on the freeway while riding at 70mph. There is a recall on this bikes up to 2011, mine is 2012.
Fuel pump flange has a vertical crack on the inside of the boss, where the threads are.
Other BMW R 1200 GS years
← 2011 R 1200 GS · 2013 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 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 R 1200 GS | 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 2012 BMW R 1200 GS?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW R 1200 GS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.