2018 BMW R1200 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200 GS years
- Not enough data 13th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW R1200 GS. That ranks 13th out of 15 R1200 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 12,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 BMW R1200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 50% | 12,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 BMW R1200 GS recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. 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 2018 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated while riding the motorcycle at an undisclosed speed, the RPM's decreased and the motorcycle lost motive power. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road…
Vehicle reported engine fault and cut engine power while on freeway (commonly known as "limp mode"). It was extremely dangerous trying to find somewhere to pull over with very little engine power. It has happened several times now. Vehicle is now longer safe for freeway use. It also happened once…
Without warning the motorcycle steering went into what is commonly know as "death wobble" or "tank slapping" with the steering uncontrollable rapidly moving right to left and immediately crashing causing severe injuries to driver.
This is in reference to ticket # 11363230. Related to this same vehicle. I went for a ride today and the same thing happened, with the engine suddenly shutting almost completely down. Luckily, it was on a deserted country road and not in rush hour traffic. I am attaching a pdf of the obd scan i…
Other BMW R1200 GS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 R1200 GS | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 R1200 GS | 12 | 2 |
| 2015 R1200 GS | 10 | 2 |
| 2014 R1200 GS | 14 | 3 |
| 2013 R1200 GS | 11 | 4 |
| 2012 R1200 GS | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 R1200 GS | 7 | 3 |
| 2010 R1200 GS | 8 | 3 |
| 2009 R1200 GS | 30 | 4 |
| 2008 R1200 GS | 32 | 8 |
| 2007 R1200 GS | 42 | 6 |
| 2006 R1200 GS | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 R1200 GS | 51 | 9 |
| 2004 R1200 GS | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW R1200 GS?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW R1200 GS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 BMW R1200 GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1200 GS model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.