NHTSA lists 12 complaints for the 2016 BMW R1200 GS, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW R1200 GS.
At a glance
Complaints
12
With crash
1
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
47,775
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
48
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
SUSPENSION
5
41.7%
ENGINE
3
25.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
16.7%
SERVICE BRAKES
2
16.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
8.3%
POWER TRAIN
1
8.3%
STEERING
1
8.3%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HORN
2
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
Consequence: If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
48 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14
EQUIPMENT
13
POWER TRAIN
10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
ENGINE
3
SUSPENSION
3
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
11006753
Date: 2024-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10248094
Date: 2023-12-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain ret
10236237
Date: 2023-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
10228448
Date: 2022-11-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
10201169
Date: 2021-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
10200269
Date: 2021-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
10200499
Date: 2021-05-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
10200496
Date: 2021-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.