BMW R1200 GS problems and complaints, 2015 to 2016

22 NHTSA owner complaints and 4 recalls across 2 model years, 2015 to 2016. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

22complaints
4recalls
2reported crashes
0reported fires
1reported injuries

Which BMW R1200 GS years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the BMW R1200 GS, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2016	12	4	1	0	Few red flags	Suspension
2015	10	4	1	1	Few red flags	Brakes

Recalls (4)

Safety · 18E016000 · Mar 2018 · model years 2015, 2016
The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 17E052000 · Aug 2017 · model years 2015, 2016
If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Safety · 17V481000 · Jul 2017 · model years 2015, 2016
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Suspension · 17V438000 · Jul 2017 · model years 2015, 2016
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.