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2012 BMW R1200 GS AdventureProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-060 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 43%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage21kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 8, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 BMW R1200 GS Adventure has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2012 BMW R1200 GS Adventure recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

43%repaired · 2022 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-060 · Feb 8, 2021 · 20,963 vehicles · 8,965 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other R1200 GS Adventure year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R1200 GS Adventure median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What R1200 GS Adventure owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AFTER REFUELING MY MOTORCYCLE, AND DRIVE OFF THE GAS STATION, I STARTED TO NOTICE A STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I RODE FOR AROUND 10 MILES WITH IT. AFTER I PULLED OVER TO MY HOME'S DRIVEWAY, AND KEPT THE MOTOR RUNNING WITH THE BIKE IN THE SIDE STAND, I NOTICE A STRONGER SMELL…
Complaint 11351040 · Aug 24, 2020 · 21,000 miles
THE FUEL TANK QUICK CONNECT COUPLING CRACKED, LEAKED FUEL AND NEARLY CAUSED A FIRE ON THE VEHICLE. I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ON A ROADWAY AND WHEN I STOPPED THE FUEL DRIPPED ONTO THE HOT ENGINE. THE FUEL STARTED TO SMOKE BECAUSE I REACTED QUICKLY AND SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE I WAS ABLE TO PREVENT A…
Complaint 11204226 · Apr 28, 2019 · 13,000 miles

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