The 2007 BMW R 1200 GS has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 109,142 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
WHEELS15V1410002015-03-1143,426 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S,…
Consequence
If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10V2760002010-06-1815,532 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE…
Consequence
IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
SERVICE BRAKES
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
2crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
1crashes2injuries
SUSPENSION
1
1crashes2injuries
Total complaints18
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“When starting the bike, suddenly fuel started dripping down onto the front wheel and onto the exhaust. I noticed the fuel on the suction side (right side) of the gas tank pooling up and spraying out. Upon disassembly, the male 90 degree fuel quick disconnect (replacement part number bmw…”
“The fuel pump on the motorcycle is leaking and spraying gas all over me when I drive”
“Drive shaft failure which took out the swing arm while doing speed of 35-45 mph on back country road. If on highway or increases speed, incident may cause loss of life”
“Drive shaft failure which took out the swing arm while doing speed of 35-45 mph on back country road. If on highway or increases speed, incident may cause loss of life”
“After starting the bike and allowing it to warm up, I noticed a large puddle forming under the front of the bike. Upon closer inspection I found the fuel line quick connect to the fuel pump had split and spraying fuel when under pressure. This was dripping down onto the hot header.”
“Do numbenot r, include vehicle any identification personal number information (vin), etc ... ). L security/driver license the recall fuel for this pump issue, ruptured but and bmw began feels that shooting if they gasoline replaced all the over flange, my leg there as I is was no need riding to…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw r 1200 gs adventure. While driving approximately 20 mph, there was an odor of fuel and fuel fuel leaked on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the remedy…”
“Upon trying to start my 2007 r1200gs I got an error message on the cluster "ews". A quick google search reported that the error code meant "ignition key antenna error". Some forums reading revealed that this is a common problem, especially with the 2007 r1200gs, but can happen to other model years…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA13006 Opened 2013-07-12 · closed 2014-01-31
Fuel Leak - Motorycle
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16,…
InvestigationPE12036 Opened 2012-11-16 · closed 2013-07-22
Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investigation (ODI) has…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS as of
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