2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 7 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel/propulsion system; the 2006 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2014
“Plastic quick connect on top of gas tank fuel pump plate cracked. Fuel under pressure sprayed out, running onto hot exhaust pipe. Could result in major fire. Plastic seems not suitable for ethanol blended fuel which causes it to get brittle and crack. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2010
“Final drive failure, common to the single sided swing arm. Replaced crown bearing, needle sleeve, seal, and o ring. This is my third failure on three different bmw single sided swing arm motorcycles. $625.15 *kb”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2010
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“The fuel gauge has been to the dealer twice under warranty and does not work correctly. My biggest complaint is that the "master caution" flashes for 3/4 of a tank with the words "fuel" flashing on the instrument cluster telling me I'm out of gas. I am concerned that I will get so use to a flashing yellow triangle that I will ignore it. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2010
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all R 1200 GS Adventure years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
Check your exact R 1200 GS Adventure by VIN
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Is the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure reliable?
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system.
Does the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning wheels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.