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2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,787 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V471000 2020-08-10 16,926 affected
Defect

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-617 with the…

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 09V129000 2009-04-17 893 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 R1200 GS AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, SUCH AS HIGH GENERATOR SPEEDS COMBINED WITH LARGE DEMANDS FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT, SPURIOUS SIGNALS COULD EMERGE WITHIN THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD AFFECT THE PRESSURE SENSOR…

Consequence

ANY TIME VEHICLE CONTROL IS COMPROMISED A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

POWER TRAIN 08V290000 2008-07-01 46 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING 46 MY 2008 R1200 R, R1200 GS, AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE.

Consequence

IF THIS HAPPENED, LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE COULD OCCUR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING TO BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENED, OIL COULD LEAK ONTO THE REAR WHEE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARBOX. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 08V254000 2008-06-05 4,922 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING 4,922 MY 2007-2008 R1200R, MY 2006-2007 R1200 GS, MY 2007 R1200 ST, AND MY 2008 R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINES COULD…

Consequence

IF FLUID LEVEL DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES WITH A MODIFIED ROUTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
SERVICE BRAKES
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
POWER TRAIN
2
ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
SEATS
1
1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1fires
Total complaints18

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My bmw motorcycle was stationary at the time but with a brake failure warning light indicated on the display panel once the ignition was turned on and the motorcycle engaged to be ridden the motorcycle has less than 5,000 miles on it. After doing some internet research, the abs module is commonly…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-02-11

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw r1200 gs adventure. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an engine oil leakage from the rear disk that leaked onto the rear tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-07-17

“I was riding on the central freeway on the bay bridge approach when I began to feel heat on my left inner thigh. I also noticed a burning rubber or plastic smell. I immediately began merging to the right as I was approaching the last san francisco exit before the bay bridge. I fought my way…”

SEATS · reported 2014-09-24

“I was riding on the central freeway on the bay bridge approach when I began to feel heat on my left inner thigh. I also noticed a burning rubber or plastic smell. I immediately began merging to the right as I was approaching the last san francisco exit before the bay bridge. I fought my way…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-09-24

“I was riding on the central freeway on the bay bridge approach when I began to feel heat on my left inner thigh. I also noticed a burning rubber or plastic smell. I immediately began merging to the right as I was approaching the last san francisco exit before the bay bridge. I fought my way…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2014-09-24

“In having the bike service was informed that the abs pump unit has failed and did some time ago. This is happening on many bmw motorcycle from the r and k class of bikes and could cause complete brake failure unexpectedly which will create serious injuries”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-07-01

“Abs system failed- required the purchase of $2500 new abs pump control module. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-04-11

“Abs system failed- required the purchase of $2500 new abs pump control module. *tr”

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · reported 2014-04-11

Defect investigations

Investigation EA13006 Opened 2013-07-12 · closed 2014-01-31

Fuel Leak - Motorycle

ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16,…

Investigation PE12036 Opened 2012-11-16 · closed 2013-07-22

Fuel Leak - Motorcycle

Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investigation (ODI) has…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.