repaired · 2019 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2015 BMW R1200 GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW R1200 GS, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-481 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 14, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 BMW R1200 GS has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes
3Suspension
2Vehicle speed control
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Wheels
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 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.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Suspension: front
Risk. If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2015 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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
It is not clear which brake component is failing. It seems to be either the master cylinder or the ABS control module, but nothing seems to be conclusive. The failure alters the power of and force required to apply the rear brakes, changing the riding characteristics of the motorcycle that could…
While riding the 1200GS yesterday, the rear brake calliper somehow came off! Has anyone encountered such a problem before. After the caliper came off, it got stuck in the wheel spokes and completely shattered the spokes and wheels. I was very lucky not sure how the wheels did not completely jam or…
Rear brake pedal gets soft and braking performance is lost. Feels like air is getting into the system. Bleeding the brake fixes the problem, but it comes back after a few thousand miles. Seems this isn't an isolated icindent based on forum information:…
Own a 2015 R1200 GS?
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