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BMW R1200 GSModel year report

2010 BMW R1200 GS Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,750miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW R1200 GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW R1200 GS. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and body and structure (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,750 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 57 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump, 1 NHTSA investigation and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: “While riding at 25mph, with a one-third full tank of fuel, the fuel warning and caution warning lamps illuminated and the fuel quantity indicator became inoperative. The tank was filled immediately and the problem persists. There now is no reliable way to judge remaining fuel on-board.”

NHTSA complaint #10508143, filed 2013-04, 21,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Bmw r1200gs 2010 motorcycle part on throttle body where the throttle cable attaches to the throttle body keeps on cracking. It is a plastic part when all previous models were metal. This has happened three times on my bike so far. The individual part is not available and you have to replace the total throttle body $546 + $400 labor. There is also the danger of the throttle jamming while in operation due to these cracked and broken loose parts. I was in motion and felt throttle stick and then release several different times while I was in the hov lane on the freeway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10897358, filed 2016-08, 50,068 miles

Body and structure: “The drop down menu above for affected parts was not working with my computer. The affected part is the transmission/shifting. The vehicle menu did not show my year of motorcycle, which is 2011. I selected 2010 as the next closest option. Since I purchased the bike it will on occasion pop out of 6th gear on the highway. There is a false neutral between 5th and 6th gear. When I brought it to the dealer under warranty on several occasions, they indicated the problem could not be replicated so they would not fix it. This issue is documented online that other Bmw motorcycles have had the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10668281, filed 2014-12, 5,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,000 and 26,844 miles.

25%0–1038%10–2513%25–5025%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201320143201620192021
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 2010 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. 57 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 57 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 2010 BMW R1200 GS have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW R1200 GS as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 BMW R1200 GS is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2010 BMW R1200 GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 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 2010 BMW R1200 GS reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,750 miles and the middle half falls between 17,000 and 26,844 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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.