2012 BMW R1200 GS Technical Service Bulletins

50 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 BMW R1200 GS. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
• 10248094Dec 13, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Since 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. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity…
• 10245433Nov 13, 2023Fuel system. BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender “Fuel Strip” equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
• 10236237Apr 24, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple 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 conditions.
• 10228448Nov 8, 2022Brakes. BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
• 10218351Jul 28, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple 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 conditions.
• 10205109Nov 3, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
• 10204667Sep 20, 2021Electrical system. One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
• 10204679Sep 3, 2021Electrical system. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
• 10201170Jul 13, 2021Electrical system. When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
• 10200269Jun 17, 2021Electrical system. The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
• 10200499May 24, 2021Electrical system. Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
• 10200496May 19, 2021Brakes. During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel
• 10200495May 10, 2021Equipment. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + Riding Modes" can experience functional problems in the Enduro PRO mode. Effective March 06, 2013, BMW Motorrad has a software solution available. Once the coding plug has been fitted and the software update performed, the customer can use all…
• 10200500May 1, 2021Engine cooling. The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
• 10165274Aug 1, 2019Equipment, Engine. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
• 10165251Aug 1, 2019Engine, Equipment. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
• 10160232Apr 1, 2019Wheels. During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.
• 10159164Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
• 10135001Feb 5, 2018Electrical system. After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
• 10135006Jan 29, 2018Electrical system. Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
• 10215025Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
• 10215024Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
• 10149276May 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. During 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 gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants.
• 10149274May 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
• 10151392Jun 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. BMW 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 clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line.
• 10151297Apr 1, 2016Electrical system. During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
• 10151295Apr 1, 2016Brakes. Grinding noises from rear drive - individual cover screws on rear drive are coming undone,screw chafes against the brake disk and makes noises.
• 10151238Mar 1, 2016Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. BMW 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 clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen…
• 10147804Oct 1, 2015Electrical system. After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
• 10151430Aug 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Shift 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.
• 10147756Jun 1, 2015Exterior lighting. Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
• 10147754Jun 1, 2015Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
• 10147168May 1, 2015Electrical system. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens the 'General' warning light shows red and the battery symbol appears in the multifunction display.
• 10147167May 1, 2015Equipment. Heated handlebar grips with low output . Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.
• 10149289Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
• 10149288Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
• 10149207Oct 1, 2014Vehicle speed control. The cruise control system is not working in the Enduro/Pro mode
• 10149206Oct 1, 2014Engine. When the throttle is closed, the engine goes into emergency mode.
• 10149205Oct 1, 2014Suspension. It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
• 10149204Oct 1, 2014Equipment, Vehicle speed control. Incorrect road speed indicated.
• 10193510Sep 10, 2014Engine. Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
• 10056106Jun 1, 2014Fuel system. Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model 2005-2013 r, k series.
• 10148016Mar 1, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Difficulty retrofitting the gear shift Assistant Pro. Early prodction and incorrect integration level.
• 10148015Mar 1, 2014Seats. Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted. After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.
• 10147996Jan 1, 2014Suspension. ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
• 10147963Jan 1, 2014Suspension. The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.
• 10150153Mar 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Swinging arm gaiter to gearbox is split or collapsed.
• 10049679Nov 1, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. Bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. All models. No model years listed.
• 10049439Oct 12, 2012Fuel system, Engine. Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. Lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. No models or model years listed.

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