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Model year

2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (4)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (36)
Recall campaigns covering this model year473k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
18E-016Mar 21, 2018Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number…Equipment1,571Part replacement
17E-052Aug 21, 2017As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of…Lighting9,000Part replacement
17V-481Jul 28, 2017When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blockedEquipment47,775Repair or modification
17V-438Jul 10, 2017Motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clampSuspension14,626Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    36 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • MC330423 Aug 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
    • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc…
    • SIB330222 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
    • MC000222 Nov 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
    • TEC26 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
    • TEC25 Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tec25 Wishbone Return
    • TEC24 Apr 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
    • SIM110115 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
    • SIM010603 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
    • MC460521 Nov 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
    • MC64465398 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
    • MC620117 May 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
    • MC660118 Jun 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
    • MC310421 Apr 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
    • MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
    • MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
    • MC3600118 Apr 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.
    • MC64606814 Mar 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
    • MC6192247601 Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
    • MC2100116 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the g…
    • MC56005564 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
    • MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
    • MC63353852 May 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/20…
    • MC2300117 May 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
    • MC54812349 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
    • MC57256786 Mar 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted. After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.
    • MC54812349 Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
    • MC57005523 Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.
    • MC61326053 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
    • MC61461571 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
    • MC6132605 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
    • MC61573010 Jul 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Lock barrels fall out of case (do not lock). Part is incorrectly installed.
    • MC6100315 May 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens th…
    • MC57194556 May 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Heated handlebar grips with low output . Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.
    • MC64091894 Mar 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Only vehicles from MY 2016 can be retrofitted with ABS Pro. Retrofitting ABS Pro is offered in ISTA for vehicles before 2016, which is a mistake.
    • MC64010520 Jan 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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