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2010 BMW R1200 GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW R1200 GS, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-471 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 47%Owner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 28, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 BMW R1200 GS has problems

8 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 system40
Fuel system, gasoline20
Power train20
Structure10

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

3 recalls

2010 BMW R1200 GS 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.

47%repaired · 2022 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-471 · Aug 10, 2020 · 16,926 vehicles · 7,933 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

61%repaired · 2016 Q3

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 15V-141 · Mar 11, 2015 · 43,426 vehicles · 26,452 repaired

Risk. 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…

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59%repaired · 2015 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 13V-617 · Dec 12, 2013 · 50,184 vehicles · 29,775 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

2010 vs. every other R1200 GS 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 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What R1200 GS owners report

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

THE MOTORCYCLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION INVOLVING A SMALL SIDE ROAD AND A DIVIDED 4 LANE ROAD. *TR
Complaint 10566775 · Mar 3, 2014 · 22,500 miles
WHILE RIDING AT 25MPH, WITH A ONE-THIRD FULL TANK OF FUEL, THE FUEL WARNING AND CAUTION WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED AND THE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE TANK WAS FILLED IMMEDIATELY AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THERE NOW IS NO RELIABLE WAY TO JUDGE REMAINING FUEL ON-BOARD. *TR
Complaint 10508143 · Apr 14, 2013 · 21,000 miles
FUEL STRIP FAILED. REPLACED AGAIN IN 6/2012. FAILURE RESULTS IN FALSE GAUGE READING WHICH CAN LEAD TO RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AT SPEED IN TRAFFIC. *TR
Complaint 10499336 · Feb 19, 2013 · 750 miles

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