2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
The 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints), and Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE, potentially affecting up to 111,212 vehicles.
Recall 15V141000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 43,426 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack...
Consequence: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 13V617000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 50,184 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 10V276000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 15,532 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT...
Consequence: IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 10V275000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,070 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 R 1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 7, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2007. THE FUEL TANK FRONT ATTACHMENT BOLTS CAN WORK LOOSE ALLOWING THE BOLTS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FORK LEG IF THE HANDLEBAR IS TURNED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT.
Consequence: THIS COULD LIMIT THE TRAVEL RANGE OF THE HANDLEBARS WHICH COULD AFFECT HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR MOTORCYCLES BY FURTHER SECURING THE BOLTS USING LOCTITE. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UPON STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE GAS BEGIN SQUIRTING OUT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GAS TANK - APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART WITHIN A MINUTE OR TWO, COVERING MY PANT LEG AND FLOOR. UPON REMOVAL OF THE RIGHT SIDE TANK COVER IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE QUICK RELEASE COUPLING WAS SPLIT OR CRACKED AND WOULD SPEW GAS ANYTIME THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON. THIS IS A VERY LOW MILEAGE HIGHLY MAINTAINED MOTORCYCLE KEPT IN A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED GARAGE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS SITUATION HAD I BEEN RIDING AT SPEED AND THE GAS IGNITED. MY BMW REPAIR FACILITY INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILING AND SOLD ME THE REPLACEMENT PART THAT IS THE IDENTICAL PLASTIC COUPLING I REMOVED. *TR
BIKE STARTED LEAKING FUEL.. WAS GETTING ON TO RIDER CLOTHING. WHEN DISASSEMBLED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL WAS COMING FROM CRACK IN PLASTIC PIECE ON FUEL FLANGE. BMW REQUIRED A COMPLETE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (2 PARTS FLANGE AND PUMP) TO BE PURCHASED TO THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.. BUT YOU CAN PURCHASE JUST THE PUMP WITHOUT THE FLANGE SEPARATELY. ACCORDING TO LOCAL BMW SHOP NUMEROUS BIKES ARE COMING IN WITH THIS PROBLEM.. YEARS 2005 TO 2010.. BMW REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PART WITH METAL RING ON NEW BIKES BUT ARE NOT TAKING CARE OF EXISTING PROBLEMS. WE HAD A 2005 K1200 S THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE BUT IT HAPPENED WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAVE ANOTHER R1200 GS (2007) THAT WE ASSUME WILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN I SPOKE WITH BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE I ASKED THEM IF A RIDER HAD TO CATCH FIRE FOR SOMETHING TO BE DONE. THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT HAD NOT HAPPENED YET.. ON THE INTERNET THERE ARE NUMEROUS STORIES OF THESE BIKES WITH THIS DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME *TR
I WAS GETTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED ABRUPTLY. *TR
CRACKS DEVELOPED IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK ON THE ENGINE. *TR
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE, COMMON TO THE SINGLE SIDED SWING ARM. REPLACED CROWN BEARING, NEEDLE SLEEVE, SEAL, AND O RING. THIS IS MY THIRD FAILURE ON THREE DIFFERENT BMW SINGLE SIDED SWING ARM MOTORCYCLES. $625.15 *KB
Safety Rating for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC57194556 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Heated handlebar grips with low output. Increased thickness of handlebar means that the output felt by the rider is lower.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE.
Investigation EA13006 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Closed
Opened:
Fuel Leak - Motorycle
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2005 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — 0 complaints
- 2006 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — 3 complaints
- 2007 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE (current)
- 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — 6 complaints
- 2009 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — 7 complaints
- 2010 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — 1 complaint
- 2011 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — 0 complaints
- 2012 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — 3 complaints