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BMW R1200 GSModel year report

2016 BMW R1200 GS Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,300miles, 11 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 2016 BMW R1200 GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW R1200 GS. The part named most often is suspension, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by engine (3) and brakes (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 48 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 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

Suspension: “I was traveling in on a straight portion of pacific coast highway in huntington beach. There was no traffic around and no debris in the road. I was traveling approximately 40 MPH when the handlebar on my motorcycle violently jerked to the left for a split second and corrected itself. This was not normal and very dangerous. I looked at the handlebar and noticed that it wasn't straight or square to the direction I was traveling. A second after seeing the handle bar the bike jerked to the left again, this time causing me to lose control and crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #10990628, filed 2017-05, 5,500 miles

Engine: “Engine warning light and loss of engine power on 6 incidences. 2 incidents - in motion on I-81 highway 1 incident ' stationary on I-81 highway 1 incident - in motion tn-68 highway 1 incident ' stationary tn-68 highway 1 incident ' in motion va-55”

NHTSA complaint #10938524, filed 2016-12, 7,275 miles

Brakes: “The rear brake becomes ineffective. Dealer says that air invades the rear brake system. Bleeding the old brake fluid and replacing it with new brake fluid solves the problem for a few months. Then it happens again and the bleeding must be done again. Front brake continues to be effective at all times.”

NHTSA complaint #11245377, filed 2019-08, 12,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2016 Bmw R1200 GS. While driving various speeds, the horn failed to operate intermittently. When the vehicle was restarted, the horn operated normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the horn needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500.”

NHTSA complaint #10860318, filed 2016-04, 500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 600 and 11,000 miles.

73%0–1027%10–250%25–500%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: 4,300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 2016 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. 48 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 48 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 2016 BMW R1200 GS have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW R1200 GS as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 BMW R1200 GS is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2016 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 2016 BMW R1200 GS reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,300 miles and the middle half falls between 600 and 11,000 miles; 100% 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.