Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 BMW R 1200 GS has 3 recalls, 12 complaints.
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Recalls
12
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V141000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R12...
13V617000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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, mo...
10V276000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While attempting to pass a car on the highway, the engine suddenly lost power, forcing me into a per... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Throttle cable pulleys made of plastic have cracks. Catastrophic failure will eventually occur with... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Fuel line connector at fuel pump started leaking and spraying fuel onto the hot engine and exhau... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Hello I would like to open a case on a fire recall :VIN wb10313089zu47089 2009 BMW 1200gs Motorcycle... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2009 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Aug 29, 2013 | SUSPENSION | THERE HAD BEEN MANY MOTORCYCLE COMPLAINT ON SUSPENSION LEAKING PROBLEMS, WITH VERY LOW MILES ON. AN... |
| May 24, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | 2009 BMW R1200GS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FINAL DRIVE FAILURE IN MOTORCYCLE. *SMD THE CONSU... |
| May 1, 2011 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW R 1200 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRIANGLE WARNING L... |
| Jan 15, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT | 2009 BMW R1200GS FUEL STRIP FAILURE. *TR |
| Nov 24, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT | FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2009 BMW R1200GS MOTORCYCLE WAS SHOWING I HAD APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF A TANK OF FUEL W... |
| Apr 16, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE NEW WITH JUST OVER 300 MILES ON IT. AFTER I BEGAN RIDING IT I DISCOVERED ... |
| Mar 1, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | RIDING MOTORCYCLE WITH FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYING 3/4 FULL TANK AND THEN SUDDENLY THE BIKE RAN OUT OF FUE... |