BMW R 1200 GS Adventure years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R 1200 GS Adventure years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW R 1200 GS Adventure problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system38
- Brakes17
- Transmission9
- Electrical3
- Tires2
- Suspension2
- Engine2
- Body2
- Seats1
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 7 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2015 | - | 4 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 2 | Suspension | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 2 | Brakes | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 7 | Fuel system | 9,951 | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | - | 18 | Fuel system | 19,491 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2007 | - | 23 | Fuel system | 30,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2006 | - | 5 | Brakes | 5 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 12
Questions about the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
What years of the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?
2006, 2009 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 7 and 7).
What is the most common problem with the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?
Fuel system, with 38 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (17) and transmission (9).
How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have?
12 recalls between 2006 and 2018. The 2008 model year has the most, with 7.
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