The 2015 BMW R1200 GS Adventure has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 62,401 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V4810002017-07-2847,775 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the…
Consequence
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
SUSPENSION17V4380002017-07-1014,626 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
Consequence
If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
4
Total complaints4
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Rear brakes just go out. No warning. I checked a forum and it is an issue with multiple years. No recalls. You just lose your rear brakes completely. I noticed after a short trip this weekend. You can tell when riding or still. Here is a bmw forum with complaints.…”
“Rear brake fails due to air in the system while riding. No fluid leaks foot pedal becomes soft then no brake at all.”
“I am a long-time motorcycle owner/rider (50 yrs) and have worked professionally as a motorcycle mechanic.since new my 2015 bmw r1200 gs adventure's rear brake accumulates air bubbles in the system causing a "soft" rear brake pedal reducing braking performance. Every 1 to 2,000miles I have to bleed…”
“When you apply the rear brake, the brake pedal gets mushy to the point it will not stop the vehicle”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 BMW R1200 GS Adventure as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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