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2018 BMW R1200 GS Adventure

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jan 10, 2020 to Jan 10, 2020.

Recalls (0)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (31)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2018 motorcycle
Severity index0.02018 motorcycles average 6.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 BMW R1200 GS Adventure peaked in 2020, with 1 filed

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

00.250.50.75120201202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2018 BMW R1200 GS Adventure name engine and cooling

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

Engine and cooling
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2018 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 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.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jan 10, 2020Failure Mar 3, 2018750 milesUrbandale, IAEngine

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY THE MESSAGE DISPLAY OF A FAULT IN THE ENGINE CONTROL, AND TO RIDE CAREFULLY TO WORK SHOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SUN AND FUN MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 155 ESCORT LANE SW, IOWA CITY, IA 52240, (319)338-1077 TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED ON 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURES ENGINEER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LATEST UPDATE WOULD REMEDY THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 750.

    NHTSA complaint 11298430
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

31 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • MCAS2525 Mar 12, 2025 · Other
    Control Module Return
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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