2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,591miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,591 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 mileage was 56,591.”
NHTSA complaint #10745206, filed 2015-07, 56,591 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165274Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10165251Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
11 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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