2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure Technical Service Bulletins

53 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical 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 how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
• 10248094Dec 13, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity…
• 10245433Nov 13, 2023Fuel system. BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender “Fuel Strip” equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
• 10236237Apr 24, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10228448Nov 8, 2022Brakes. 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.
• 10218351Jul 28, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
• 10205109Nov 3, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
• 10204667Sep 20, 2021Electrical system. One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
• 10201170Jul 13, 2021Electrical system. When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
• 10200269Jun 17, 2021Electrical 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
• 10200499May 24, 2021Electrical system. Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
• 10200500May 1, 2021Engine cooling. The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
• 10194316Apr 1, 2021Body and structure. The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
• 10182619Oct 1, 2020Equipment, 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 document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints.
• 10175295Apr 1, 2020Tires. In a small amount of motorcycles with option 530 RDC, the wrong gasket for the angled tire inflation valve was mounted. This may lead to leakage between the angled valve and rim. This leakage is detected by the RDC and indicated in the Instrument cluster.
• 10165274Aug 1, 2019Engine, Equipment. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
• 10165251Aug 1, 2019Equipment, Engine. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
• 10160232Apr 1, 2019Wheels. 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.
• 10159164Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
• 10154767Feb 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. The lock cylinders fall out of the latches of the aluminum panniers and top cases during a ride and/or does not engage during installation.
• 10135006Jan 29, 2018Electrical system. Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
• 10149276May 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 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 period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants.
• 10149274May 1, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
• 10136755Jan 12, 2017Brakes. In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event the rear drive needs replaced or the rear brake caliper is removed and installed.
• 10151238Mar 1, 2016Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. 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 which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen…
• 10147912Dec 1, 2015Equipment. Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
• 10147804Oct 1, 2015Electrical system. After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
• 10151430Aug 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10147230Jul 1, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. Lock barrels fall out of case (do not lock). Part is incorrectly installed.
• 10147756Jun 1, 2015Exterior lighting. Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
• 10147754Jun 1, 2015Equipment, Exterior lighting, Electrical system. After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
• 10147168May 1, 2015Electrical 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. If this happens the 'General' warning light shows red and the battery symbol appears in the multifunction display.
• 10147167May 1, 2015Equipment. Heated handlebar grips with low output . Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.
• 10149289Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
• 10149288Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
• 10149205Oct 1, 2014Suspension. It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
• 10148061Sep 1, 2014Electrical system. Retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro. The ESA coding procedure fails when retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro.
• 10056106Jun 1, 2014Fuel system. Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model 2005-2013 r, k series.
• 10148015Mar 1, 2014Seats. 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.
• 10147999Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Seats. Bench seat cover is wavy.
• 10147997Jan 1, 2014Steering. Heated handlebar grips with low output. Increased thickness of handlebar means that the output felt by the rider is lower.
• 10147996Jan 1, 2014Suspension. ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
• 10147963Jan 1, 2014Suspension. The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.
• 10038217Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is available separately in the illustration, but it is available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
• 10029704Mar 16, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. Sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. Problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. Problem was noticed after update regarding the knocking control. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k26/02; k27; k28).
• 10029706Feb 25, 2009Brakes. Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). No model years listed.
• 10026302Jul 1, 2008Engine cooling. Bmw motorcycle: complaints relating to knocking noises (engine pinging) and sporadic perceptible flat-spots (especially under sharp acceleration). Models k2x and up to year 2007 onward. *pe updated 1/27/09.
• 10026304Apr 1, 2008Steering. Bmw motorcycle: gearbox replacement. On account of a material defect, there is a possibility of a small number (46) motorcycles manufactured to date suffering a gearbox malfunction that would result in a roadside breakdown.

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