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BMW R1200 GSModel year report

2009 BMW R1200 GS Problems

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,914miles, 26 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW R1200 GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW R1200 GS. The part named most often is fuel system, with 20 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,914 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump, 1 NHTSA investigation and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). 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: “I was driving my motorcycle when I noticed a gas leak coming from the fitting where the fuel line goes into the fuel pump on the left side of the gas tank. This caused gas to drip directly onto the left side exhaust manifold, which could cause a fire. In the past I had an issue with the plastic quick release fuel line cracking where it screwed into the fuel pump (same location) and dripping gas directly onto the left exhaust manifold when riding it. I replaced the plastic quick release fuel fitting with a metal one from the same manufacturer to correct the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11173602, filed 2019-02, 10,700 miles

Electrical system: “Bike fuel meter does not function. Replaced under warranty 8/12/11 and 8/10/13. Fuel meter relies on sensor strip inside fuel tank. Sensor strip fails without warning. Obvious safety issue if failure causes bike to unknowingly and suddenly run out of fuel while moving.”

NHTSA complaint #10534664, filed 2013-08, 15,329 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “30,000 miles, one week after dealership completed the required 30k service, driving 35-40 MPH on asphalt road, felt extreme wobble on back wheel, black oil all over back rim and wheel. Dealership reports the complete final drive system failed at a cost of $2500.00 to me as it just went out of warranty. This is the second major issue, esa also went out at 9000k. Thankfully I was not injured due to the incident.”

NHTSA complaint #10537358, filed 2013-08, 30,000 miles

Engine: “The Fuel line connector at fuel pump started leaking and spraying fuel onto the hot engine and exhaust pipes causing the Motorcycle to catch on fire! the 2nd fuel pump the recall was not done yet. The best I can tell the owner did not get the 2nd recall or didn't forward it to the next owner. The person who was riding the motorcycle at the time escaped from being burned! He put it out the fire with a fire extinguisher, bike looks totaled, confirmed by the Dealer. I brought the motorcycle to the BMW dealership in Kansas City it has been inspected. but not by the manufacture yet. …”

NHTSA complaint #11534609, filed 2023-07

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,200 and 28,519 miles.

35%0–1038%10–2527%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (26 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,914 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2012102014201720192024
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 2009 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. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 61 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 2009 BMW R1200 GS have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW R1200 GS as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW R1200 GS is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 20 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2009 BMW R1200 GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 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 2009 BMW R1200 GS reported?

Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,914 miles and the middle half falls between 6,200 and 28,519 miles; 100% 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.