Brake failure warning, no speedometer, no brake lights, no odometer, battery dies. The ABS unit has failed happened upon key on without starting vehicle.
2007 BMW R1200 GS: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 42 complaints about the 2007 BMW R1200 GS describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 46,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
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- 20111
- 20076
- 20055
- 20041
What owners say
Abs control shut itself off in the middle of the ride, resulting in reduced braking capability and rear wheel lock. After turning off the engine, ABS turned back on, but after couple of miles shut itself off again. Every time the engine is turned off and back on, the ABS activates itself, but then shuts itself off during the ride, reducing the braking capability of the motorcycle.
Failed ABS pump/modulator.
The ABS unit failed as well as the stop light, headlight, speedo, odometer, turn signal cancel and battery. Dealer said that its all caused by the ABS pump unit. After a $200 diagnosis, estimate to re[pair is $2500. This has been an ongoing issue with bmw motorcycles. Unsafe, no warning of failure! Twice the dealer has replaced brake lines to the ABS unit due to recall but this has not addressed the root problem, the ABS unit.
The brake failure light came on at the beginning of an extended trip. I pulled over, shut the motorcycle off, restarted the motorcycle, and the brake failure light continued. Bmw service said the ABS control module had failed, and as a result no ABS brakes were available on the motorcycle, which could have resulted in a crash. Bmw charged $1000 for the part, plus labor, and has on two occasions since the replacement, refused to partially reimburse for this part or acknowledge that they may have a serious safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw gsr1200 motorcycle. The contact stated that the rear wheel seized abnormally. The contact opened the reservoir for the brake chamber and found that the rubber was severely worn. The contact allowed the vehicle to cool down and the failure was corrected temporarily. The failure recurred later while the contact was driving at highway speeds. The steering wheel seized abnormally and the vehicle was flipped over. The contact sustained injuries to the knees. The contact later disconnected the ABS brake system and the failure was corrected. The contact spoke with the dealer and was told that they were not familiar with the type of failure that the contact had encountered and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 46,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly...
- In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts...
- Grinding noises from rear drive
- Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed....
- Bmw motorcycle: new attachment concept for front brake discs (rivet package, series production standard)
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. The brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak.
- Risk
- If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bmw will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a "sleeve" along a portion of the lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 20, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 10V276000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling 4,922 my 2007-2008 r1200r, my 2006-2007 r1200 gs, my 2007 r1200 st, and my 2008 r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, the brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake lines could split and start to develop a leak. If the leak became significant, brake fluid could escape. If this happened, the level of fluid in the reservoir of the front brake system could drop.
- Risk
- If fluid level drops significantly, the front brakes could fail increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and install new brake lines with a modified routing free of charge. The recall began during august 2008. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 08V254000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 BMW R1200 GS abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2007 BMW R1200 GS?
6 of 42 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW R1200 GS (14%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 BMW R1200 GS?
There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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