2009 BMW R1200 GS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2009 BMW R1200 GS, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, 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.
“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 2023-07Related 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 2009 BMW R1200 GS
20 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW R1200 GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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