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2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "R 1200 GS ADVENTURE".

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, describing incidents dated May 13, 2009 to July 10, 2019.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 16 complaints
Power Train 4 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Tires 1 complaint

Together, the 23 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11231788 · Filed July 14, 2019
DESPITE A COMPLETED RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE, CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP DEVELOPED AND LED TO THE FLANGE SNAPPING COMPLETELY INTO TWO PIECES WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. ON A TRIP FROM MEMPHIS TENNESSEE TO RICHMOND VIRGINIA, THE FLANGE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES AND SUBSEQUENTLY COVERED THE RIDER IN…
ODI #11130418 · Filed September 20, 2018
PRIOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 13V-617 FOR FAULTY FUEL PUMPS WAS PERFORMED IN 2014. FUEL PUMP HAS STARTED LEAKING IN THE EXACT SAME MANNER THAT TRIGGERED THE INITIAL RECALL. VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE SAME PART.
ODI #11113287 · Filed July 24, 2018
THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKED AND FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER ME COVERING THE MOTORCYCLE AND MYSELF WITH GASOLINE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A HIGHWAY AND A SIDE STREET. THE PART THAT CASUED THE ISSUE WAS A FUEL PUMP FLANGE. THIS PART WAS…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA13-006: Fuel Leak - Motorycle
Closed January 31, 2014
- Recall 13V-617
Preliminary Evaluation PE12-036: Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
Closed July 22, 2013

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel Pump Flange may Leak

NHTSA #20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 16,926 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 18, 2021

Defect description

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 not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Accessory Turn Signals Non-Compliant/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #17E052000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice

Reported August 21, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 9,000 vehicles

Repair completion: 0.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 25, 2017

Defect description

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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Wheel Mounting Flange may Crack

NHTSA #15V141000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported March 11, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 43,426 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 7, 2015 · Vehicles built December 7, 2005 – April 1, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.

Safety consequence

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 stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Pump Flange may Leak

NHTSA #13V617000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported December 12, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 50,184 vehicles

Repair completion: 59.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 16, 2014 · Vehicles built December 7, 2005 – March 28, 2011 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

FRONT BRAKE LINES

NHTSA #10V276000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported June 18, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 15,532 vehicles

Owners notified September 20, 2010

Defect description

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK.

Safety consequence

IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT BOLTS

NHTSA #10V275000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 16, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,070 vehicles

Owners notified August 30, 2010 · Vehicles built December 7, 2005 – September 26, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 R 1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 7, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2007. THE FUEL TANK FRONT ATTACHMENT BOLTS CAN WORK LOOSE ALLOWING THE BOLTS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FORK LEG IF THE HANDLEBAR IS TURNED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD LIMIT THE TRAVEL RANGE OF THE HANDLEBARS WHICH COULD AFFECT HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR MOTORCYCLES BY FURTHER SECURING THE BOLTS USING LOCTITE. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

23 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11231788

Incident: July 10, 2019 · Filed: July 14, 2019

DESPITE A COMPLETED RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE, CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP DEVELOPED AND LED TO THE FLANGE SNAPPING COMPLETELY INTO TWO PIECES WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. ON A TRIP FROM MEMPHIS TENNESSEE TO RICHMOND VIRGINIA, THE FLANGE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES AND SUBSEQUENTLY COVERED THE RIDER IN GASOLINE AND MADE CONTINUED TRAVEL AN IMPOSSIBILITY. IN ADDITION TO COVERING THE RIDER IN GASOLINE AND RISKING INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES, THE GASOLINE ALSO MADE ITS WAY ONTO THE FRONT TIRE, REDUCING TRACTION, AND ONTO THE FRONT EXHAUST HEADERS, RISKING A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION AT ROUGHLY 55 MPH AND PREDOMINATELY IN A STRAIGHT UP/DOWN POSITION. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A STATE ROUTE OFF OF INTERSTATE 40 NEAR NASHVILLE TENNESSEE.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11130418

Incident: August 6, 2018 · Filed: September 20, 2018

PRIOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 13V-617 FOR FAULTY FUEL PUMPS WAS PERFORMED IN 2014. FUEL PUMP HAS STARTED LEAKING IN THE EXACT SAME MANNER THAT TRIGGERED THE INITIAL RECALL. VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE SAME PART.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11113287

1 injury

Incident: July 12, 2018 · Filed: July 24, 2018

THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKED AND FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER ME COVERING THE MOTORCYCLE AND MYSELF WITH GASOLINE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A HIGHWAY AND A SIDE STREET. THE PART THAT CASUED THE ISSUE WAS A FUEL PUMP FLANGE. THIS PART WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 13V-617 IN JULY OF 2015. THE RECALL FIX FAILED AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

Service Brakes

ODI #10853145

Incident: March 18, 2016 · Filed: April 3, 2016

PREMATURE ABS PUMP FAILURE, WHILE DIAGNOSING INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS ARE GOOD AS ARE VEHICLE CONTROL UNITS CONNECTED TO ABS MODULATOR BUT THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE ABS MODULATOR PUMP TO THE CONTROL UNITS, ABS UNIT TEST AS FAILED, TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDS REPLACE ABS PUMP/MODULATOR TO REGAIN ABS AND SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONALITY AS WELL AS BRAKE LIGHT. BMW PART# 34517715109 ($1,911.99)

Power Train

ODI #10621015

Incident: July 2, 2014 · Filed: August 8, 2014

FIRST FINAL DRIVE FAILURE AT 51K, SECOND AT 71K, FINAL DRIVE SEAL AT 79K, THIRD FINAL DRIVE AT 85K, FOURTH FINAL DRIVE AT 93K. I HAVE PAID FOR THREE OF THEM, WITH THE LATEST COSTING $2600.00 DUE TO THE HOUSING BEING DAMAGED AND NONE AVAILABLE FROM BMW. ONLY OPTION WAS BUYING BRAND NEW FINAL DRIVE. COMPLAINED TO BMW SAN JOSE DEALER WHO CONTACTED REGIONAL GUY. THEIR SOLUTION WAS TO REFUND ME A THIRD OF THEIR COST OF THE FINAL DRIVE ONLY, A WHOPPING $462.19. CONTACTED BMW NA CUSTOMER SERVICE, WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS FINAL DECISION AND THEY WILL NOT BE DOING ANY MORE. *TR

Service Brakes

ODI #10606843

Incident: June 3, 2014 · Filed: June 29, 2014

"BRAKE FAILURE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS FAILED ABS PUMP. ABS NOT FUNCTIONING UNTIL PUMP GETS REPLACED. *TR

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10568870

Incident: February 17, 2014 · Filed: March 12, 2014

UPON STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE GAS BEGIN SQUIRTING OUT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GAS TANK - APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART WITHIN A MINUTE OR TWO, COVERING MY PANT LEG AND FLOOR. UPON REMOVAL OF THE RIGHT SIDE TANK COVER IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE QUICK RELEASE COUPLING WAS SPLIT OR CRACKED AND WOULD SPEW GAS ANYTIME THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON. THIS IS A VERY LOW MILEAGE HIGHLY MAINTAINED MOTORCYCLE KEPT IN A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED GARAGE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS SITUATION HAD I BEEN RIDING AT SPEED AND THE GAS IGNITED. MY BMW REPAIR FACILITY INDICATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILING AND SOLD ME THE REPLACEMENT PART THAT IS THE IDENTICAL PLASTIC COUPLING I REMOVED. *TR

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10557172

Incident: December 3, 2013 · Filed: December 24, 2013

FUEL PUMPS WERE FOUND CRACKED WITH BROKEN SEALS AND LEAKING DURING NORMAL SERVICE. *TR

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10549250

Incident: August 1, 2013 · Filed: October 23, 2013

BIKE STARTED LEAKING FUEL.. WAS GETTING ON TO RIDER CLOTHING. WHEN DISASSEMBLED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL WAS COMING FROM CRACK IN PLASTIC PIECE ON FUEL FLANGE. BMW REQUIRED A COMPLETE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (2 PARTS FLANGE AND PUMP) TO BE PURCHASED TO THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.. BUT YOU CAN PURCHASE JUST THE PUMP WITHOUT THE FLANGE SEPARATELY. ACCORDING TO LOCAL BMW SHOP NUMEROUS BIKES ARE COMING IN WITH THIS PROBLEM.. YEARS 2005 TO 2010.. BMW REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PART WITH METAL RING ON NEW BIKES BUT ARE NOT TAKING CARE OF EXISTING PROBLEMS. WE HAD A 2005 K1200 S THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE BUT IT HAPPENED WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAVE ANOTHER R1200 GS (2007) THAT WE ASSUME WILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN I SPOKE WITH BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE I ASKED THEM IF A RIDER HAD TO CATCH FIRE FOR SOMETHING TO BE DONE. THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT HAD NOT HAPPENED YET.. ON THE INTERNET THERE ARE NUMEROUS STORIES OF THESE BIKES WITH THIS DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME *TR

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10545243

Incident: September 19, 2013 · Filed: September 24, 2013

ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK OF A BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE IS A PUMP WHERE THE FITTINGS CRACK FROM THE FACTORY SPRAYING GAS OVER THE RIDER AS YOU RIDE. ONE YOU STOP THE FUEL PUDDLES IN THE FUEL PUMP AREA AND DRIPS DOWN THE MOTORCYCLE TANK ONTO THE ENGINE AND A HOT EXHAUST. *JS

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