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2012 BMW R1200 GS recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW R1200 GS.

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recalls
10
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 BMW R1200 GS recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 21V060000 · reported February 8, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · 20,963 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 7, 2021 · Fuel system, gasoline · 100,000 miles

The contact owns a 2012 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed in the rear-view mirror that there was fluid leaking from the motorcycle onto the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the flange for the fuel pump…

Oct 7, 2020 · Engine · 10,000 miles

SEVERAL TIMES THE BIKE THREW AN ERROR MESSAGE ABOUT "ENGINE CONTROLLER FAULT" AND LOST POWER, GOING INTO "LIMP-HOME" MODE. ALL OCCURRENCES WERE WHILE THE BIKE WAS BEING OPERATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF A CORNER. THE BIKE WAS UNRIDEABLE IN LIMP-HOME MODE SO WAS NAVIGATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND SHUT…

Sep 7, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 38,000 miles

FUEL PUMP FAILURE: ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2019 I WAS RIDING MY BMW R 1200GS ON HIGHWAY US-60 IN ARIZONA EAST OF MESA ARIZONA. I PULLED OVER AT US-60 AND IDAHO ROAD TO CHECK MY CELL PHONE AND AS I LOOKED DOWN I COULD SEE A PUDDLE OF GAS LEAKING OUT OF THE UNDERSIDE OF MY BMW. I PROMPTLY TURNED THE BIKE OFF AND…

Jan 22, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system · 60,000 miles

SPRAY LEAK FROM FUEL PUMP, QUICK CONNECTOR ON THE FLANGE BROKE AND HAD A STRONG SPRAY OF FUEL LEAKING ON THE HOT ENGINE AND MY CLOTHES, THIS HAPPEND ON THE FREEWAY WHILE RIDING AT 70MPH. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS BIKES UP TO 2011, MINE IS 2012.

Sep 26, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system · 55,000 miles

FUEL PUMP FLANGE HAS A VERTICAL CRACK ON THE INSIDE OF THE BOSS, WHERE THE THREADS ARE.

R1200 GS model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2009 43003
2010 3800
2011 3700
2012 11000
2013 41200
2014 31410
2015 21010

Across all years, the 2005 R1200 GS has the most complaints (51). All BMW R1200 GS years →

Questions

Does the 2012 BMW R1200 GS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 BMW R1200 GS, the most recent reported on February 8, 2021 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW R1200 GS?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints), followed by power train (3).
How many 2012 BMW R1200 GS complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 7, 2021.