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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 BMW R1200 GS

NHTSA data on file today

The 2016 BMW R1200 GS has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #18E016000 Accessory Windscreen Glazing/FMVSS 205 NHTSA notice
NHTSA #17E052000 Accessory Turn Signals Non-Compliant/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
NHTSA #17V481000 Reflex Reflector Visibility Blocked/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
NHTSA #17V438000 Fork Tube may Detach From Upper Triple Clamp NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Suspension 5 complaints
Engine 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2016 BMW R1200 GS

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