The 2017 BMW R1200 GS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 62,401 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. 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
ENGINE
2
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2017 bmw r1200 gs. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph, there was a sudden loss of motive power and the motorcycle was going at a slower speed, after an hour the motorcyclist was informed by another rider that the contact needed to pull over because they noticed smoke…”
“The contact owns a 2017 bmw r1200 gs. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph, there was a sudden loss of motive power and the motorcycle was going at a slower speed, after an hour the motorcyclist was informed by another rider that the contact needed to pull over because they noticed smoke…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 bmw r1200 gs. The contact stated that while riding 50 mph and depressing the rear brake pedal, the motorcycle failed to stop. The contact depressed the front brake to bring the motorcycle to a stop. The contact called tytlers cycle (2246 mid valley dr, de pere, wi…”
“While the motorcycle was driven at a constant speed on the street, suddenly and without warning the engine problem light comes on the dashboard. The motorcycle then proceeds into "emergency operation mode" where the rpms immediately drop to 2000 rpms or lower causing immediate deceleration. On a…”
“While the motorcycle was driven at a constant speed on the street, suddenly and without warning the engine problem light comes on the dashboard. The motorcycle then proceeds into "emergency operation mode" where the rpms immediately drop to 2000 rpms or lower causing immediate deceleration. On a…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 BMW R1200 GS as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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