2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. The newest campaign is 20V471000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Aug 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump. NHTSA has 13 complaints on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V471000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 22,787 units in total.

20V47100010 Aug 2020Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
09V12900017 Apr 2009Electrical System
08V2900001 Jul 2008Power Train / Manual Transmission
08V2540005 Jun 2008Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

20V471000Received 10 Aug 2020. 16,926 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2021.
09V129000Received 17 Apr 2009. 893 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 signals of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control unit. If this happened, the ABS could switch off; however, in such a situation, a warning lamp would illuminate. Normal braking would still be available to slow and stop the motorcycle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Oct 2009.
08V290000Received 1 Jul 2008. 46 units.
Power Train / Manual Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the gearbox. The recall began during august 2008. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-331-1117.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Aug 2008.
08V254000Received 5 Jun 2008. 4,922 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 split and start to develop a leak. If the leak became significant, brake fluid could escape. If this happened, the level of fluid in the reservoir of the front brake system could drop.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If fluid level drops significantly, the front brakes could fail increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Aug 2008.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

13 complaints, 18 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Fuel/Propulsion System		5
Power Train		3
Service Brakes		3
Electrical System		2
Fuel System, Gasoline		1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility		1
Seats		1
Structure		1
Engine		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 1
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 12 Feb 2016

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2014, with 4 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA13006	Engineering analysis	Fuel Leak - Motorycle	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump	12 Jul 2013	31 Jan 2014	13V617000
PE12036	Preliminary evaluation	Fuel Leak - Motorcycle	Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump	16 Nov 2012	22 Jul 2013

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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20071
20084
20091
20101
20111
20152
20162
20172
20180

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2008 BMW R1200 GS AdventureThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bmw/r1200-gs-adventure/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BMW of North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure?: 22,787 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the BMW R1200 GS Adventure have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the BMW R1200 GS Adventure, model years 2006 to 2018. 4 of them name the 2008 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure name most often?: Fuel/Propulsion System: 5 of 18 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.