2018 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE

0 recalls — 1 complaints — 44 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
ENGINE Jan 10, 2020
Incident date: Mar 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY THE MESSAGE DISPLAY OF A FAULT IN THE ENGINE CONTROL, AND TO RIDE CAREFULLY TO WORK SHOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OC... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE

44 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
100000 POWER TRAIN3
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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,
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.
MC64606814 Mar 1, 2019
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
MC64010520 Jan 29, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
MC63353852 May 1, 2017
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production per
MC2300117 May 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC2300117 May 1, 2017
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC2100116 Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
MC2100116 Mar 1, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
MC61326053 Oct 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
MC6192247601 Aug 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
MC6192247601 Aug 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
MC61573010 Jul 1, 2015
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Lock barrels fall out of case (do not lock). Part is incorrectly installed.
MC61461571 Jun 1, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC6132605 Jun 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
MC6132605 Jun 1, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
MC6132605 Jun 1, 2015
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
MC57194556 May 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Heated handlebar grips with low output . Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.
MC6100315 May 1, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
MC6100315 May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
MC56005564 Oct 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
MC56005564 Oct 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
MC56005564 Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC54812349 Oct 1, 2014
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
MC57256786 Mar 1, 2014
220000 SEATS
Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted. After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.
MC54812349 Jan 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
MC57005523 Jan 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.

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

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

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