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BMW R1200 GSModel year report

2007 BMW R1200 GS Problems

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
22,858miles, 40 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS. The part named most often is fuel system, with 24 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes (10) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 40 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,858 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 69 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump, 2 NHTSA investigations and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “After starting the bike and allowing it to warm up, I noticed a large puddle forming under the front of the bike. Upon closer inspection I found the fuel line quick connect to the fuel pump had split and spraying fuel when under pressure. This was dripping down onto the hot header.”

NHTSA complaint #11309054, filed 2020-02, 11,000 miles

Brakes: “While riding during normal operations my front brakes engage and lock up the front tire, stopping the motorcycle in place. This has happened on multiple occasions. When this happens while making a turn I dropped the motorcycle, left the tire locked up, unable to move the motorcycle in traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #10450888, filed 2012-03, 13,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While cruising at 62 MPH on the alcan hwy my 2007 r1200gsa developed a vibration. I immediately pulled over. At the exact moment I stopped the drive train of my r1200gsa locked up. Had I traveled at highway speed for another few seconds and had my rear wheel locked up this could've resulted in a disastrous crash. My r1200gsa had suffered a catastrophic driveshaft failure with less than 50k miles on the odometer. The upper u-joint had disintegrated. The failure was not the result of corrosion, other foreign elements, abuse, or excessive mileage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10535610, filed 2013-08, 48,530 miles

Engine: “Upon trying to start my 2007 r1200gs I got an error message on the cluster ews . A quick google search reported that the error code meant ignition key antenna error . Some forums reading revealed that this is a common problem, especially with the 2007 r1200gs, but can happen to other model years and other Bmw bikes too. There was nothing I could do to start the bike. I had to be towed.”

NHTSA complaint #10585192, filed 2014-04, 23,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 40 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,000 and 46,000 miles.

15%0–1038%10–2535%25–5010%50–753%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (40 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 22,858 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20092012162014201620192021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 69 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 69 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW R1200 GS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016124,3002———Not enough data
2015107,0002———Not enough data
20141427,0003———Not enough data
20131233,1694———Not enough data
20121037,0001———Not enough data
2011714,0003———Not enough data
2010821,7503———Not enough data
20093013,9144——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20083228,1008——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20074222,8586——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2006925,0009———Not enough data
20055131,0009——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All BMW R1200 GS model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW R1200 GS have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW R1200 GS is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 24 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes with 10.

Has the 2007 BMW R1200 GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 BMW R1200 GS reported?

Among the 40 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,858 miles and the middle half falls between 14,000 and 46,000 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.