2007 BMW R1200 GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 BMW R1200 GS
The 2007 BMW R1200 GS has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 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 (15 complaints), Service Brakes (6 complaints), and Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS, potentially affecting up to 35,687 vehicles.
Recall 20V471000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 16,926 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was...
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 17E052000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 9,000 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to...
Consequence: If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 09V319000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 4,839 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 R1200 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JANUARY 2008. THE SEALING OF THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT HOUSING MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENT AND WATER COULD INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL UNIT HOUSING CREATING A HUMID ATMOSPHERE. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP COULD CORRODE AND THEN FAIL.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP WILL CAUSE INADEQUATE FUEL TO REACH THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
View full details →Recall 08V254000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 4,922 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING 4,922 MY 2007-2008 R1200R, MY 2006-2007 R1200 GS, MY 2007 R1200 ST, AND MY 2008 R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINES COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A...
Consequence: IF FLUID LEVEL DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES WITH A MODIFIED ROUTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW R1200 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL STRIP FRACTURED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED MORE THAN THREE TIMES BY MORTON'S BMW MOTORCYCLES (540-891-9844, LOCATED AT 5099A JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY, FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA 22408). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE FUEL STRIP PER SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN: 1600214(17) REGARDING THE FUEL STRIP BMW EXTENDED WARRANTY CAMPAIGN. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND TWO TSBS WERE ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW R1200 GS MOTORCYCLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP SIGN, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED FUEL ON HIS LEG, WHICH DRIPPED DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A CROCK FLANGE ON THE FUEL PUMP THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
BRAKE FAILURE WARNING, NO SPEEDOMETER, NO BRAKE LIGHTS, NO ODOMETER, BATTERY DIES. THE ABS UNIT HAS FAILED HAPPENED UPON KEY ON WITHOUT STARTING VEHICLE.
FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL MODULE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY.
ABS CONTROL SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIDE, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY AND REAR WHEEL LOCK. AFTER TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, ABS TURNED BACK ON, BUT AFTER COUPLE OF MILES SHUT ITSELF OFF AGAIN. EVERY TIME THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON, THE ABS ACTIVATES ITSELF, BUT THEN SHUTS ITSELF OFF DURING THE RIDE, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Safety Rating for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 BMW R1200 GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC57452661 — POWER TRAIN
Difficulty retrofitting the gear shift Assistant Pro. Early prodction and incorrect integration level.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1200 GS
- 2004 BMW R1200 GS — 4 complaints
- 2005 BMW R1200 GS — 46 complaints
- 2006 BMW R1200 GS — 4 complaints
- 2007 BMW R1200 GS (current)
- 2008 BMW R1200 GS — 23 complaints
- 2009 BMW R1200 GS — 22 complaints
- 2010 BMW R1200 GS — 7 complaints
- 2011 BMW R1200 GS — 1 complaint