2007 BMW R1200 GS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2007 BMW R1200 GS, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 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.
“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“The plastic fuel pump flange (plate that seals the top of the fuel tank and is the connections for the fuel pump) has developed cracks in the boss fitting for the quick disconnect hose fittings. After applying a fix for this, I've noticed what appears to be a hairline crack in the plastic plate itself, just below the metal screw cap ring. Gas weeps from this crack fast enough to fill the recess of the fuel pump lid and begins dripping down the inboard side of the gas tank onto the cylinder head and exhaust. …”
NHTSA complaint #10523626, filed 2013-07, 44,485 miles“Failure found during scheduled service work. Failure of the fuel pump housing high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange cracks under high pressure.with risk of leaking fuel, is exhausted on the riders left leg, creating significant risk for the rider even after dismounting the vehicle. Consequences of failure the combination of high fuel pressure and negligent design create substantial risk for riders of the impacted vehicles. There are multiple negative consequences of this failure.1. Riders become fuel soaked as fuel leaks on to the riders left leg. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10459207, filed 2012-05, 39,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165274Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10165251Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10149206Oct 1, 2014When the throttle is closed, the engine goes into emergency mode.
- 10193510Sep 10, 2014Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
- 10053961Oct 1, 2013Bmw mc: the engine oil capacity in repair and service data (rsd) for changing oil and oil filter, is too high and would over fill beyond maximum level, resulting in malfunction…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW R1200 GS
24 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW R1200 GS
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.
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