2007 BMW R1200 GS Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,766miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 BMW R1200 GS, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,766 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“While traveling on I-64 near mile marker 45 I suddenly developed a strong vibration in the rear and a pronounced wobble affecting control. At first I thought I had a tire blowout but my tire pressure monitor indicated no failure. I then thought it might be roadbed related and shifted lanes with no change. I immediately pulled off the road and inspected the bike. The tires appeared fine and had plenty of pressure. There were no obvious leaks or system breaks so I decided to try again. As soon as I started off the vibration and strong wobble resumed. I parked the bike and called for a tow truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10537822, filed 2013-08, 63,003 miles“Drive shaft failure which took out the swing arm while doing speed of 35-45 MPH on back country road. If on highway or increases speed, incident may cause loss of life”
NHTSA complaint #11363262, filed 2020-10, 67,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw R1200 GS motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the final drive started leaking before failing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7,800 and the current mileage was 7,845. Updated 12/21/12 updated 1/4/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10483540, filed 2012-11, 7,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248094Dec 13, 2023Since 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…
- 10236237Apr 24, 2023Multiple 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…
- 10218351Jul 28, 2022Multiple 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…
- 10149276May 1, 2017During 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…
- 10149274May 1, 2017Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- 10151392Jun 1, 2016BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel…
- 10151238Mar 1, 2016BMW 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…
- 10151430Aug 1, 2015Shift 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.
- 10148016Mar 1, 2014Difficulty retrofitting the gear shift Assistant Pro. Early prodction and incorrect integration level.
- 10150153Mar 1, 2013Swinging arm gaiter to gearbox is split or collapsed.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 4 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 17% |
| 2012 | 3 | 30% |
| 2011 | 2 | 29% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 6 | 20% |
| 2008 | 5 | 16% |
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 | 16 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW R1200 GS
24 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
3 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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