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2009 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 20 TSBs

20V471000 Aug 10, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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-6... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
16,926 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE

20 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
200000 WHEELS1
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
B611305 Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
MC160214 Nov 13, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel Strip??A?A? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
SIB330222 Apr 24, 2023
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
SIB330222 Apr 24, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
MC000222 Nov 8, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
MC460521 Nov 3, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC460521 Nov 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC460521 Nov 3, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC660118 Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
MC620117 May 24, 2021
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
MC64465398 May 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
MC310421 Apr 1, 2021
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
B611305 Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305 Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305 Oct 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC3600118 Apr 1, 2019
200000 WHEELS
During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.

BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE across all model years (2006–2017).

26 Total Recalls
47 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2018 0 1 View
2017 4 3 View
2016 4 0 View
2015 4 4 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 2 1 View
2009 (current) 1 0
2008 5 18 View
2007 2 17 View
2006 2 3 View

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