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2008 BMW R1200 GS Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 BMW R1200 GS has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,626 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V471000 2020-08-10 16,926 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the…

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 09V319000 2009-08-07 4,839 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 R1200 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JANUARY 2008. THE SEALING OF THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT HOUSING MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENT AND WATER COULD INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL UNIT HOUSING CREATING A HUMID ATMOSPHERE. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS, THE FUEL…

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP WILL CAUSE INADEQUATE FUEL TO REACH THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 09V129000 2009-04-17 893 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 R1200 GS AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, SUCH AS HIGH GENERATOR SPEEDS COMBINED WITH LARGE DEMANDS FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT, SPURIOUS SIGNALS COULD EMERGE WITHIN THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD AFFECT THE PRESSURE SENSOR…

Consequence

ANY TIME VEHICLE CONTROL IS COMPROMISED A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

POWER TRAIN 08V290000 2008-07-01 46 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING 46 MY 2008 R1200 R, R1200 GS, AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE.

Consequence

IF THIS HAPPENED, LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE COULD OCCUR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING TO BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENED, OIL COULD LEAK ONTO THE REAR WHEE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARBOX. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 08V254000 2008-06-05 4,922 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING 4,922 MY 2007-2008 R1200R, MY 2006-2007 R1200 GS, MY 2007 R1200 ST, AND MY 2008 R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINES COULD…

Consequence

IF FLUID LEVEL DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES WITH A MODIFIED ROUTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
POWER TRAIN
4
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ENGINE
2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints23

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While travelling at the speed limit on the left lane in busy traffic, the motorcycle quit as if I had shut off the key. I had to maneuver through 4 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder. I believe that the fuel level indicator shut the bike off even though there was fuel in the tank. Once…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-07-05

“While travelling at the speed limit on the left lane in busy traffic, the motorcycle quit as if I had shut off the key. I had to maneuver through 4 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder. I believe that the fuel level indicator shut the bike off even though there was fuel in the tank. Once…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-07-05

“While travelling at the speed limit on the left lane in busy traffic, the motorcycle quit as if I had shut off the key. I had to maneuver through 4 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder. I believe that the fuel level indicator shut the bike off even though there was fuel in the tank. Once…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-07-05

“2008 r 1200gs motorcycle with 9218 miles on the odometer. Brake failure light recently started coming on (solid) occasionally. *bf updated 10/05/2017*cn”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2014-10-17

“On 17 august 2014 at newcomb's ranch in the angeles national forest east of los angeles at approximately 10:15 am I discovered that the ignition switch detent mechanism had failed on my 2008 bmw r1200gs motorcycle. I was able to freely rotate the ignition key between on and off, so that the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-08-17

“On 17 august 2014 at newcomb's ranch in the angeles national forest east of los angeles at approximately 10:15 am I discovered that the ignition switch detent mechanism had failed on my 2008 bmw r1200gs motorcycle. I was able to freely rotate the ignition key between on and off, so that the…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-08-17

“On 17 august 2014 at newcomb's ranch in the angeles national forest east of los angeles at approximately 10:15 am I discovered that the ignition switch detent mechanism had failed on my 2008 bmw r1200gs motorcycle. I was able to freely rotate the ignition key between on and off, so that the…”

STEERING · reported 2014-08-17

“Right angle final drive on 2008 r1200 gs has become a safety hazard. The bearing and splines have failed. Final drive flange and splines have become un repairable and final drive is inoperative. Motorcycle has been deemed by bmw dealer "un-safe to ride" unless final drive is replaced. *tr”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-06-03

Defect investigations

Investigation EA13006 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,…

Investigation PE12036 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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW R1200 GS as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.