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BMW R1200 S Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW R1200 S (2007–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All R1200 S model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
2007512,000422—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2007: “Ref: 2007 Bmw r1200gs adventurer I purchased this motorcycle at miller Bmw of tallahassee-fl, on march 2007. In april this year and in five different opportunities this machine has shut down while driving for no apparent reason. Also; one additional time this problem happened while in the dealer for service. ?on april 07 about a month after the purchase while riding in sr 59 (jefferson fl) at about 40 MPH the machine stalled, producing an abrupt reduction in velocity, I called miller Bmw and basically they told me that they were unable to help me and I should call Bmw road assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #10211764, filed 2007-12, 120 miles

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology