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2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure problems

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure with NHTSA between 2009 and 2019. The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.

Read the complaints What breaks Worst years for the BMW R1200 GS Adventure All 2007 cars
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Not graded

Too few complaints, or too short a model run, to compare fairly.

How this is worked out

The numbers

17

Complaints

0

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries reported

25,087 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

65%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

How 2007 compares with every other BMW R1200 GS Adventure

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Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Fuel & Propulsion 12 70.6%

Median failure at 22,531 miles

Brakes 2 11.8%

Median failure at 24,169 miles

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 11.8%

Median failure at 65,700 miles

Tires 1 5.9%

Median failure at 44,100 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 1 5.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 1 5.9%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 6 35.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 5 29.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 3 17.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 1 5.9%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

May 2009 peak 3 Jul 2019

NHTSA investigations into the 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA13006 Opened 12 Jul 2013 Closed 31 Jan 2014 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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, 2012, BMW had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, BMW re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13V-617) of the s...

PE12036 Opened 16 Nov 2012 Closed 22 Jul 2013 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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 obtained an owner video illustrating the issue.This video, and other material, may be found in the public file at www.SaferCar.gov. ODI has learned that the subject fuel leak is due to cracks in the fuel outlet quick connector located on the in-tank fuel pump housing.While some owners...

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 15 miles Farmington, MI 1 injured

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKED AND FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER ME COVERING THE MOTORCYCLE AND MYSELF WITH GASOLINE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A HIGHWAY AND A SIDE STREET. THE PART THAT CASUED THE ISSUE WAS A FUEL PUMP FLANGE. THIS PART WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 13V-617 IN JULY OF 2015. THE RECALL FIX FAILED AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #11113287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 92,000 miles Richmond, VA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

DESPITE A COMPLETED RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE, CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP DEVELOPED AND LED TO THE FLANGE SNAPPING COMPLETELY INTO TWO PIECES WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. ON A TRIP FROM MEMPHIS TENNESSEE TO RICHMOND VIRGINIA, THE FLANGE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES AND SUBSEQUENTLY COVERED THE RIDER IN GASOLINE AND MADE CONTINUED TRAVEL AN IMPOSSIBILITY. IN ADDITION TO COVERING THE RIDER IN GASOLINE AND RISKING INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES, THE GASOLINE ALSO MADE ITS WAY ONTO THE FRONT TIRE, REDUCING TRACTION, AND ONTO THE FRONT EXHAUST HEADERS, RISKING A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION AT ROUGHLY 55 MPH AND PREDOMINATELY IN A STRAIGHT UP/DOWN POSITION. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A STATE ROUTE OFF OF INTERSTATE 40 NEAR NASHVILLE TENNESSEE.

NHTSA complaint #11231788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles LOS Gatos, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

PRIOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 13V-617 FOR FAULTY FUEL PUMPS WAS PERFORMED IN 2014. FUEL PUMP HAS STARTED LEAKING IN THE EXACT SAME MANNER THAT TRIGGERED THE INITIAL RECALL. VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE SAME PART.

NHTSA complaint #11130418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 15 miles Farmington, MI 1 injured

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKED AND FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER ME COVERING THE MOTORCYCLE AND MYSELF WITH GASOLINE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A HIGHWAY AND A SIDE STREET. THE PART THAT CASUED THE ISSUE WAS A FUEL PUMP FLANGE. THIS PART WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 13V-617 IN JULY OF 2015. THE RECALL FIX FAILED AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #11113287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 18,339 miles Fort Collins, CO

SERVICE BRAKES

PREMATURE ABS PUMP FAILURE, WHILE DIAGNOSING INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS ARE GOOD AS ARE VEHICLE CONTROL UNITS CONNECTED TO ABS MODULATOR BUT THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE ABS MODULATOR PUMP TO THE CONTROL UNITS, ABS UNIT TEST AS FAILED, TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDS REPLACE ABS PUMP/MODULATOR TO REGAIN ABS AND SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONALITY AS WELL AS BRAKE LIGHT. BMW PART# 34517715109 ($1,911.99)

NHTSA complaint #10853145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 93,000 miles Livermore, CA

POWER TRAIN

FIRST FINAL DRIVE FAILURE AT 51K, SECOND AT 71K, FINAL DRIVE SEAL AT 79K, THIRD FINAL DRIVE AT 85K, FOURTH FINAL DRIVE AT 93K. I HAVE PAID FOR THREE OF THEM, WITH THE LATEST COSTING $2600.00 DUE TO THE HOUSING BEING DAMAGED AND NONE AVAILABLE FROM BMW. ONLY OPTION WAS BUYING BRAND NEW FINAL DRIVE. COMPLAINED TO BMW SAN JOSE DEALER WHO CONTACTED REGIONAL GUY. THEIR SOLUTION WAS TO REFUND ME A THIRD OF THEIR COST OF THE FINAL DRIVE ONLY, A WHOPPING $462.19. CONTACTED BMW NA CUSTOMER SERVICE, WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS FINAL DECISION AND THEY WILL NOT BE DOING ANY MORE.

NHTSA complaint #10621015 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 30,000 miles Anacortes, WA

SERVICE BRAKES

"BRAKE FAILURE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS FAILED ABS PUMP. ABS NOT FUNCTIONING UNTIL PUMP GETS REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #10606843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 89,000 miles Smithfield, VA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL PUMPS WERE FOUND CRACKED WITH BROKEN SEALS AND LEAKING DURING NORMAL SERVICE.

NHTSA complaint #10557172 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 25,087 miles Queen Creek, AZ

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK OF A BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE IS A PUMP WHERE THE FITTINGS CRACK FROM THE FACTORY SPRAYING GAS OVER THE RIDER AS YOU RIDE. ONE YOU STOP THE FUEL PUDDLES IN THE FUEL PUMP AREA AND DRIPS DOWN THE MOTORCYCLE TANK ONTO THE ENGINE AND A HOT EXHAUST.

NHTSA complaint #10545243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 38,400 miles Haskell, OK

POWER TRAIN

VIBRATION FELT WHICH WORSENED UNDER POWER AND DIMINISHED WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED. PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND NOTED SMOKE AND ODOR FROM FRONT DRIVE SHAFT U-JOINT AREA.

NHTSA complaint #10537143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 29,253 miles Citrus Heights, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

GAS TANK CRACKING AT FUEL SENSOR ELECTRONICS. FUEL LEAK CAUSING FUEL TO POOL AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AND RUN DOWN THE TANK ONTO THE EXHAUST.

NHTSA complaint #10532172 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 23,000 miles Southlake, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AT THE SUGGESTION OF A FELLOW BMW MOTORCYCLE CLUB MEMBER, I INSPECTED THE FUEL LINE FITTINGS WHERE THEY ATTACHED TO THE FUEL PUMP. THERE WERE NUMEROUS CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC AROUND ONE OF THE FITTINGS. I WAS PREPARING FOR A SUMMER TRIP WITH A FRIEND WHO ALSO OWNS A R1200 GSA, SO I BOUGHT TWO CLAMPS (SAME KIND AS SOLD BY BEEMER BONEYARD) SO WE COULD AVOID A POTENTIAL FAILURE DURING THE TRIP. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT BMW DID NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS OBVIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE SEEN RECALLS FOR OTHER MOTORCYCLES FOR POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE FUEL LINES, SO WHY IS THIS NOT ANY DIFFERENT?

NHTSA complaint #10485387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 21,000 miles Mckinney, TX

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

THE FUEL TANK FLANGES HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS AND NOW GASOLINE LEAKS ONTO THE MOTOR WHILE DRIVING. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS FLANGES ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE, BOTH SIDES HAVE THE CRACKS AND THEY ARE IN THE SAME LOCATION. THE CRACKS EXTEND FROM WHERE THE GAS FITTINGS ARE ATTACHED.

NHTSA complaint #10443840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 20,100 miles Charleston, SC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NEW BMW MOTORCYCLE, 2007 GS ADV. FUEL GAUGE FAILED WITH IN WEEKS. REPAIRED TWICE. 3 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY, FAILED AGAIN. DISCOVERED BY RUNNING OUT OF GAS AWAY FROM HOME. REPORTED TO DEALER AND HE INDICATED BMW WOULD NOT FIX. HOWEVER, THIS ISSUE IS SO PROBLEMATIC THAT BMW HAS PUT A DIFFERENT SEND UNIT ON THE NEW BIKES. NOW THE MILEAGE AND MILES LEFT DO NOT WORK.

NHTSA complaint #10404553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 44,100 miles Hanover, PA

TIRES

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS SHINKO E705 TIRES, DOT# H67VKJE, SIZE 110/90/19 ON A 2007 BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE. YOKOHAMA IS THE TIRE MANUFACTURER. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN BETWEEN THE TIRE TREAD. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4300.

NHTSA complaint #10289466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 22,063 miles Leicester, NC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ON OCTOBER 3, 2009, WHILE RIDING MY 2007 BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE, THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON A STATE HIGHWAY HEAR MY HOME FORCING ME TO PULL OFF ONTO A VERY NARROW SHOULDER (WESTERN NC, MOUNTAIN ROADS) AND STOP WITH TRAFFIC PASSING ME BY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT FROM MY LEFT SIDE. THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. EVENTUALLY IT DID RESTART AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE APPROXIMATELY FIFTY YARDS BEFORE THE ENGINE AGAIN STOPPED. THIS ALLOWED ME TO GET TO A WIDER SECTION OF SHOULDER WHERE I WAS NOT AT SUCH GREAT RISK FROM TRAFFIC. THE SYMPTOMS INDICATED A LACK OF FUEL. I CHECKED THE QUANTITY OF FUEL IN THE TANK VISUALLY AND FOUND AMPLE FUEL (I HAD DRIVEN LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED MILES SINCE FILLING THE TANK, WELL WITHIN THE FUEL RANGE OF THE VEHICLE). AGAIN, AFTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 50 YARDS. AFTER ANOTHER FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND DRIVE ABOUT 50 YARDS. AFTER ANOTHER FEW MINUTES THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND GOT ME APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE TO MY HOME. A CHECK OF ERROR CODES IN THE ONBOARD COMPUTER INDICATED FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ON OCTOBER 5, 2009, I CONTACTED TOURING SPORT BMW REGARDING THE FAILURE AND THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V319000 REGARDING THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10286298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 22,063 miles Leicester, NC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ON OCTOBER 3, 2009, WHILE RIDING MY 2007 BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE, THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON A STATE HIGHWAY HEAR MY HOME FORCING ME TO PULL OFF ONTO A VERY NARROW SHOULDER (WESTERN NC, MOUNTAIN ROADS) AND STOP WITH TRAFFIC PASSING ME BY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT FROM MY LEFT SIDE. THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. EVENTUALLY IT DID RESTART AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE APPROXIMATELY FIFTY YARDS BEFORE THE ENGINE AGAIN STOPPED. THIS ALLOWED ME TO GET TO A WIDER SECTION OF SHOULDER WHERE I WAS NOT AT SUCH GREAT RISK FROM TRAFFIC. THE SYMPTOMS INDICATED A LACK OF FUEL. I CHECKED THE QUANTITY OF FUEL IN THE TANK VISUALLY AND FOUND AMPLE FUEL (I HAD DRIVEN LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED MILES SINCE FILLING THE TANK, WELL WITHIN THE FUEL RANGE OF THE VEHICLE). AGAIN, AFTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 50 YARDS. AFTER ANOTHER FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND DRIVE ABOUT 50 YARDS. AFTER ANOTHER FEW MINUTES THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND GOT ME APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE TO MY HOME. A CHECK OF ERROR CODES IN THE ONBOARD COMPUTER INDICATED FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ON OCTOBER 5, 2009, I CONTACTED TOURING SPORT BMW REGARDING THE FAILURE AND THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V319000 REGARDING THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10286298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 3,200 miles Arvada, CO

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL INDICATOR BAD FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS. RAN OUT OF FUEL THE FIRST TIME WHEN IT SAID I HAD PLENTY. NOW IT SAYS ITS EMPTY WHEN ITS FULL.

NHTSA complaint #10268796 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.