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BMW R1200 SModel year report

2007 BMW R1200 S Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,000miles, 5 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 2007 BMW R1200 S (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW R1200 S. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 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: “The contact owns a 2007 BMW R 1200S Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at approximately 35 MPH, there was gasoline leaking from under the fuel tank onto the cylinder head. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). …”

NHTSA complaint #11591685, filed 2024-05, 70,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2007 Bmw R1200 S. The contact stated that the horn is inadequate. He has notified the dealer and the manufacturer, but they are not taking any action. The horn alert is weak and barely audible, which can be very hazardous. He stated that the electrical system has been redesigned, therefore the vehicle is only equipped for this particular horn. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 800.”

NHTSA complaint #10195685, filed 2007-07, 800 miles

Engine cooling: “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

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 800 and 32,000 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: 12,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20072201220132024
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 2007 BMW R1200 S → · 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. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW R1200 S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2007512,0004———Not enough data

All BMW R1200 S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW R1200 S have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW R1200 S as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW R1200 S is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2007 BMW R1200 S 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 2007 BMW R1200 S reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,000 miles and the middle half falls between 800 and 32,000 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 29, 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.