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BMW R1200 GSModel year report

2015 BMW R1200 GS Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 BMW R1200 GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 BMW R1200 GS. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and vehicle speed control (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 41 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 3 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

Brakes: “Rear brake requires more and more travel untill it hit the stop..no rear brake. Bleeding brake solves for a month or two, then cycle begins again. Bmw says bleed brakes every 2 years, I have to do it at least every oil change (6000 miles). Dealer is aware of problem, has no solution”

NHTSA complaint #11110571, filed 2018-07, 7,000 miles

Suspension: “Bmw motorcycle recall campaign 17v-438 - front fork. I received a recall notice from Bmw in august 2017 and sent the motorcycle to the dealer to have the warranty/recall repair conducted. The motorcycle has been at morton's Bmw in fredericksburg, va since 09 september and Bmw has still not sent the dealer the repair parts. I sent Bmw of north america a detailed email on 24 september and they have yet to respond and explain why they will not fix my motorcycle within a reasonable period of time.”

NHTSA complaint #11030033, filed 2017-09, 5,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Control buttons on left handlebar failing affecting cruise control, suspension settings, and ride mode which affects engine performance. Button failures occur just outside of warranty and when motorcycle is in operation and suspension and engine control systems are operational.”

NHTSA complaint #11100023, filed 2018-06, 21,200 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2015 Bmw R1200 GS adventurer. The contact stated that the motorcycle stalled numerous times without warning. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer every three months. The technician was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not able to provide a remedy to prevent the failure from recurring. The motorcycle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 500. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10747595, filed 2015-08, 500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 21,200 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201520174201820232024
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 2015 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. 41 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 41 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 2015 BMW R1200 GS have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2015 BMW R1200 GS as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 BMW R1200 GS is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.

Has the 2015 BMW R1200 GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 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 2015 BMW R1200 GS reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 21,200 miles; 80% 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.