BMW R1200 GS years to avoid
More than twice the R1200 GS's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW R1200 GS years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW R1200 GS 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 R1200 GS problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system116
- Transmission46
- Brakes31
- Suspension22
- Engine20
- Electrical17
- Body12
- Wheels9
- Steering7
- Acceleration7
- Lights3
- Tires1
Most reported problems on the BMW R1200 GS
BMW R1200 GS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 88 | 4 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2017 | 90 | 3 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 68 | 12 | Suspension | 4,300 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 71 | 10 | Brakes | 7,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 52 | 14 | Suspension | 30,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 66 | 12 | Fuel system | 33,169 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 75 | 10 | Fuel system | 38,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 81 | 7 | Fuel system | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2010 | 78 | 8 | Fuel system | 22,500 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 33 | 30 | Fuel system | 15,329 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 27 | 32 | Fuel system | 30,000 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 18 | 42 | Fuel system | 23,000 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 71 | 9 | Fuel system | 25,000 | 9 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 10 | 51 | Fuel system | 31,000 | 9 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 87 | 4 | Brakes | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 22
Questions about the BMW R1200 GS
What years of the BMW R1200 GS should you avoid?
2005. It has more than twice the BMW R1200 GS's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 51, mostly about fuel system and transmission.
What is the best year for a used BMW R1200 GS?
2011, 2010 and 2006 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 8 and 9).
What is the most common problem with the BMW R1200 GS?
Fuel system, with 116 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (46) and brakes (31).
How many recalls does the BMW R1200 GS have?
22 recalls between 2004 and 2018. The 2006 model year has the most, with 9.
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