2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
The 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (3 complaints), Fuel System Other (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE, potentially affecting up to 109,142 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONICS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,300.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR STRIP HAS FAILED FOR THE FOURTH TIME IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THIS CAUSES A WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH AND A "FUEL!" WARNING TO FLASH ON THE COMPUTER. IT IS DISTRACTING AND DECREASES THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO JUDGE WHEN THE BIKE IS ACTUALLY LOW ON FUEL. *TT
DRIVING IN THE RAIN CAUSE WATER TO PENETRATE INTO AN AREA WHERE A FPC (FUEL PRESSURE CONTROLLER) ON THE VEHICLE IS POSITIONED. THE ENGINE DIES SUDDENLY AS FUEL PRESSURE IS INTERRUPTED AND THE VEHICLE. A LARGE NUMBER OF THIS FAILURE IS REPORTED BY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ONLINE IN WEB BOARD DISCUSSIONS MAKING IT APPEAR A DESIGN FLAW. THE CONSEQUENCE FOR ME WAS THAT I HAD TO CROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ON A DISABLED MOTORCYCLE AND WAS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS THE PROBLEM FIXED ITSELF TEMPORARILY AND THE DEALER SIMPLY CLEARED THE FAULT CODE FROM THE COMPUTER AND CLAIMED TO NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *TR
DRIVING IN THE RAIN CAUSE WATER TO PENETRATE INTO AN AREA WHERE A FPC (FUEL PRESSURE CONTROLLER) ON THE VEHICLE IS POSITIONED. THE ENGINE DIES SUDDENLY AS FUEL PRESSURE IS INTERRUPTED AND THE VEHICLE. A LARGE NUMBER OF THIS FAILURE IS REPORTED BY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ONLINE IN WEB BOARD DISCUSSIONS MAKING IT APPEAR A DESIGN FLAW. THE CONSEQUENCE FOR ME WAS THAT I HAD TO CROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ON A DISABLED MOTORCYCLE AND WAS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS THE PROBLEM FIXED ITSELF TEMPORARILY AND THE DEALER SIMPLY CLEARED THE FAULT CODE FROM THE COMPUTER AND CLAIMED TO NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL GAUGE SENSOR DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS (NO/LOW FUEL WHEN TANK IS FULL OR WORSE, DISPLAYS FULL TANK WHEN THERE IS LOW/NO FUEL). THIS HAS LED TO ME BEING STRANDED TWICE. THE FUEL SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY BY THE DEALERSHIP. THAT ADDS UP TO ALMOST ONE REPLACEMENT A YEAR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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 — 7 complaints
- 2008 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE (current)
- 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
- 2013 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE — 0 complaints