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2012 BMW R1200 GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW R1200 GS, 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.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 BMW R1200 GS has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Equipment adaptive/mobility1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 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.
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 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
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What R1200 GS owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FUEL PUMP FAILURE: ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2019 I WAS RIDING MY BMW R 1200GS ON HIGHWAY US-60 IN ARIZONA EAST OF MESA ARIZONA. I PULLED OVER AT US-60 AND IDAHO ROAD TO CHECK MY CELL PHONE AND AS I LOOKED DOWN I COULD SEE A PUDDLE OF GAS LEAKING OUT OF THE UNDERSIDE OF MY BMW. I PROMPTLY TURNED…
SPRAY LEAK FROM FUEL PUMP, QUICK CONNECTOR ON THE FLANGE BROKE AND HAD A STRONG SPRAY OF FUEL LEAKING ON THE HOT ENGINE AND MY CLOTHES, THIS HAPPEND ON THE FREEWAY WHILE RIDING AT 70MPH. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BIKES UP TO 2011, MINE IS 2012.
FUEL PUMP STARTING LEAKING WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL, BUT NOT FOR MY MODEL YEAR 2012. OBVIOUSLY, THE DEFECT WASN'T CORRECTED ON MY BIKE, CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM PLANNING ON BRINGING THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE SHOP TOMORROW FOR REMEDIATION.
Own a 2012 R1200 GS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.