Bmw R1200gs — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 9, 2021
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump flange could crack. If this happens, fuel could leak while the engine is running.
Also affects: Bmw Hp4, Bmw K1300r, Bmw K1300s, Bmw K1600gt, Bmw K1600gtl
Bmw R1200gs — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 16, 2020
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump flange could crack. If this happens, fuel could leak while the engine is running.
Also affects: Bmw Hp2 Enduro, Bmw Hp2 Megamoto, Bmw Hp2 Sport, Bmw K1200gt, Bmw K1200r
Bmw R1200gs — Accessories
High risk
Apr 4, 2018
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain tinted windshields sold as accessories through BMW dealerships may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 205 - Glazing Materi
Also affects: Bmw F700gs, Bmw F800gs, Bmw F800gs Adventure, Bmw R1200gs Adventure, Bmw R1200r
Bmw R1200gs — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 1, 2017
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Certain motorcycles with dealer installed accessory turn signals may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CVMSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retr
Also affects: Bmw F650gs, Bmw F700gs, Bmw F800gs, Bmw F800gs Adventure, Bmw F800gt
Bmw R1200gs — Other
High risk
Aug 1, 2017
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Certain motorcycles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CVMSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear side reflectors
Also affects: Bmw F800gt, Bmw F800r, Bmw R1200gs Adventure, Bmw R1200r, Bmw R1200rs
Bmw R1200gs — Suspension
High risk
Jul 10, 2017
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain motorcycles, the upper fork seal plug could loosen after severe impact, such as a large pot hole or an accident. Loose fork seal plugs may not be noticeable by the rider
Also affects: Bmw R1200gs Adventure, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 11, 2015
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain motorcycles, the threaded holes on the rear wheel flange could crack if the wheel bolts are tightened beyond the specified torque limit during servicing. Over time, this
Also affects: Bmw R1200st, Bmw K1200s, Bmw R1200rt, Bmw Hp2 Enduro, Bmw R1200gs Adventure
Bmw R1200gs — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 22, 2014
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain motorcycles, the gearbox sealing ring could be displaced due to changes in internal gearbox pressure, causing an oil leak into the rear suspension swingarm. If the swing
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Electrical
High risk
Feb 18, 2014
Model years: 2013
On certain motorcycles, the side stand switch could malfunction. This could result cause the engine to stall while riding resulting in a loss of motive power, potentially increasin
Also affects: Bmw C600 Sport, Bmw C650gt, Bmw F700gs, Bmw F800gs, Bmw F800gs Adventure
Bmw R1200gs — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 13, 2013
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain motorcycles, cracks could develop in the fuel pump and/or auxiliary fuel pump flange (if equipped). This would result in fuel leaking when the engine is turned on and th
Also affects: Bmw Hp2 Enduro, Bmw Hp2 Megamoto, Bmw Hp2 Sport, Bmw K1200gt, Bmw K1200r
Bmw R1200gs — Suspension
High risk
Mar 6, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain motorcycles, the threaded plugs which secures the front fork tubes to the upper triple clamp may loosen over time. This could allow a fork tube to detach, which could re
Bmw R1200gs — Other
High risk
Feb 20, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain motorcycles, the Automatic Stability Control (ASC) system may not reactivate following off-road use in the “Enduro-Pro” mode. As the ASC warning lamp is no longer illumi
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 5, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain motorcycles, transmission oil pressure may be too high, causing the output shaft sealing ring to leak. Oil leakage ahead of the rear tire could render the vehicle unstab
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Other
High risk
Aug 11, 2010
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain motorcycles, if the hand protector is twisted out of position relative to the handlebar lever, to the extent that lever and protector come into contact, there is a possi
Also affects: Bmw R1200gs Adventure, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Brakes
High risk
May 19, 2010
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain motorcycles, the front brake lines (due to its current routing) may be under strain. The vibrations that occur when the motorcycle is being ridden could cause the brake
Also affects: Bmw K1200gt, Bmw R1200gs Adventure, Bmw R1200r, Bmw R1200rt, Bmw R1200st
Bmw R1200gs — Brakes
High risk
Nov 9, 2009
Model years: 2008
On certain motorcycles, high generator speeds combined with large demands for electrical current could cause spurious signals to emerge within the electrical system. This could aff
Also affects: Bmw R1200gs Adventure, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 17, 2009
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump control unit may be subject to water intrusion which, in time, will cause it to fail. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, i
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 19, 2008
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Certain motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. The front turn signals were installed in an improper loc
Also affects: Bmw Hp2 Enduro, Bmw R1200gs Adventure, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Brakes
High risk
May 6, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain motorcycles, vibrations that occur when underway could cause the front brake lines to suffer damage and develop a leak. Brake fluid leakage could ultimately result in lo
Also affects: Bmw R1200r, Bmw R1200st, Bmw R1200gs Adventure
Bmw R1200gs — Wheels
High risk
Jan 9, 2007
Model years: 2006
On certain motorcycles equipped with cross-spoke wheels and the optional tire-pressure monitoring system (TPM), the hole though which the tire inflation valve (and in this case, th
Also affects: Bmw R1200gs Adventure, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Brakes
High risk
May 24, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Certain motorcycles may exhibit a temporary loss of ABS function as a result of an "overpressure" effect in the brake system caused by applying significant force to the brake lever
Also affects: Bmw K1200r, Bmw K1200s, Bmw R1200rt, Bmw R1200st, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Brakes
High risk
Apr 20, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Certain motorcycles may have an incorrectly routed front Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) sensor cable. If certain service procedures are performed, for example, a front tire change wh
Also affects: Bmw R1200rt, Bmw R1200st, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Engine
High risk
Mar 29, 2006
Model years: 2006
Certain motorcycles may suffer clutch assembly failure while being ridden. Parts of the clutch could work loose resulting in clutch fragments/debris being thrown like projectiles t
Also affects: Bmw R1200rt, Bmw R1200s, Bmw R1200st, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Other
High risk
Apr 26, 2005
Model years: 2004
On certain motorcycles, foreign objects such as small stones or other small/hardened road debris could fall into, and become caught between, the throttle body and the engine block.
Also affects: Bmw R1200rt, Bmw R1200st, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 18, 2005
Model years: 2004
On certain motorcycles, moisture may penetrate the cavity underneath the electronic controller of the fuel pump. If this happens, the contacts of the controller's electric plug can
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Brakes
High risk
Nov 24, 2004
Model years: 2005
On certain motorcycles, a brake fluid leak could develop at the connection point of the rear brake pipe to the rear brake line IABS adapter, which could result in rear brake system
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw R1200gs — Brakes
High risk
Jun 17, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain motorcycles, the o-ring seal between the Integral Anti-lock Brake System (IABS) sensor and the rear axle housing may have been damaged during assembly and could develop
Also affects: Bmw 1-800-567-2691