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BMW R1200 GSModel year report

2013 BMW R1200 GS Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
33,169miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW R1200 GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW R1200 GS. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,169 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 113 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 11 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: “In june 2014 my motorcycle wouldn't start. I towed the motorcycle to the local Bmw dealership. They had informed me that my gasoline was stale. I had not ridden the motorcycle for about 3 months. They replaced the fuel pump under warranty. They suggested that I purchase fuel stabilizer if I do not intend to ride it regularly. I purchased the fuel stabilizer and then rode the bike monthly for the next few months. Last weekend it would not start again. I towed the bike to the dealer where they again claimed the bike had stale gasoline. …”

NHTSA complaint #10654615, filed 2014-11, 1,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Dealer notified me that a floating shaft exists in the gearbox, meaning the shaft moves back and forth axially, as opposed to radially. This is typically caused by incorrect torque procedures or a design flaw to the nut holding the clutch basket on the shaft. The nut would loosen, and causes the shaft to start moving back and forth. Catastrophic failure could result in death or serious injury as it can lock the rear wheel during highway speeds in traffic. The floating shaft issue is due to no fault of the rider/owner. …”

NHTSA complaint #11331074, filed 2020-06, 26,021 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2013 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle at 5 MPH, the brake clutch was engaged; however, the motorcycle failed to stop intendedly. The contact stated that the motorcycle jerked forward. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that NHTSA had not associated the contact's VIN with Technical Service Bulletin Number: 21 001 13 (021). The contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11771183, filed 2026-10, 70,000 miles

Body and structure: “My 2013 Bmw r1200gs had a frame failure where the front suspension/handle bars are mounted to. Frame tore at the triple tree mount on a bike used as a commuter for 54k. The bike was at idle on the driveway and fell. The only point of contact was the engine guard. The force of me picking up the bike by the handle bars was the last amount needed to tear the already fatigued frame. I was fortunate it did fall that day, had it not and I rode it I wouldn't be hear today to write this.”

NHTSA complaint #11217318, filed 2019-06, 54,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

73% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 54,000 miles.

18%0–109%10–2545%25–5027%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 33,169 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201320142018201932020202220242026
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 2013 BMW R1200 GS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 113 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 113 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 2013 BMW R1200 GS have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW R1200 GS as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 BMW R1200 GS is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2013 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 2013 BMW R1200 GS reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,169 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 54,000 miles; 73% 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.