The 2007 BMW R1200 GS has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 26,687 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 R1200 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JANUARY 2008. THE SEALING OF THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT HOUSING MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENT AND WATER COULD INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL UNIT HOUSING CREATING A HUMID ATMOSPHERE. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS, THE FUEL…
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP WILL CAUSE INADEQUATE FUEL TO REACH THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC08V2540002008-06-054,922 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
15
SERVICE BRAKES
6
ENGINE
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints29
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw r1200 gs motorcycle. While the vehicle was at a stop sign, there was an odor of fuel around the vehicle. The contact looked down and noticed fuel on his leg, which dripped down the left side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw r1200 gs motorcycle. The contact stated that the fuel strip fractured and had to be replaced more than three times by morton's bmw motorcycles [REDACTED], located at 5099a jefferson davis highway, fredericksburg, virginia 22408). The dealer stated that they would…”
“Brake failure warning, no speedometer, no brake lights, no odometer, battery dies. The abs unit has failed happened upon key on without starting vehicle.”
“Fuel pressure control module failed without warning leaving me stranded in the middle of the roadway.”
“Abs control shut itself off in the middle of the ride, resulting in reduced braking capability and rear wheel lock. After turning off the engine, abs turned back on, but after couple of miles shut itself off again. Every time the engine is turned off and back on, the abs activates itself, but then…”
“Failed abs pump/modulator. *tr”
“The fuel pump flange on the high-pressure side is cracking and leaking fuel due to a poor design. Pipe-thread design is contributing to radial cracks in the flange causing fuel leaks. Machine threads with an o-ring would have been the proper design. Bmw has addressed the problem in later models by…”
“The abs unit failed as well as the stop light, headlight, speedo, odometer, turn signal cancel and battery. Dealer said that its all caused by the abs pump unit. After a $200 diagnosis, estimate to re[pair is $2500. This has been an ongoing issue with bmw motorcycles. Unsafe, no warning of…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA13006 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,…
InvestigationPE12036 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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS as of
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