NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 BMW R1200 GS Adventure Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 BMW R1200 GS Adventure has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. 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 2011 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Fuel Pump Flange May Leak
NHTSA #21V060000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported February 8, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 20,963 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified March 17, 2021
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
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 replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 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.
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 October 21, 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 October 21, 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.
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 October 21, 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.
Other BMW R1200 GS Adventure model years
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