The contact owns a 2013 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle at 5 MPH, the brake clutch was engaged; however, the motorcycle failed to stop intendedly. The contact stated that the motorcycle jerked forward. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the federal safety agency had not associated the contact's VIN with Technical Service Bulletin Number: 21 001 13 (021). The contact was advised to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The worst 2013 BMW R1200 GS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system6
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Fuel system6
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Recalls 4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
- Risk
- A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V060000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured November 2012 through August 2013. Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place.
- Risk
- If the output seal ring is pushed out of its proper position, oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 14V211000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
- Risk
- An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 14V065000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.
- Risk
- If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety recall by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may call BMW at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Recall number 13V154000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 BMW R1200 GS 113
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Multiple factors may
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- Multiple factors may
- Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special...
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control...
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in rare cases the throttle twistgrip sends an implausible signal to the...
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly...
What 2013 BMW R1200 GS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Riding at freeway speeds fuel system is spilling out fuel down both sides of the engine. I smelled strong fuel smell while riding but was unable to stop until almost home. At home inspected bike and discovered leak even while at idle but have not dug in to identify exact leak location. having it trailered into BWM repair facility when appointment available. I do not see a recall for my make year and model of 1200 GS but it does fall in the years listed as a concern?
The contact owns a 2013 BMW R 1200 GS Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at 70 MPH, there was an abnormal clanking sound coming from the motorcycle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over to inspect the motorcycle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact started to slowly exit the highway, the drive shaft, rear drive, and swing arm failed and fractured apart with the rear wheel locking up. Due to the failure, the contact had the motorcycle towed to a dealer where the failure was confirmed. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW R 1200. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the fuel pump failed and leaked fuel all over the motorcycle and onto the contact. The contact was able pull the motorcycle off the highway and with the assistance of his son; the motorcycle was loaded onto a trailer and taken to a dealer. The dealer was notified about the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed that he would be notified when parts became available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 33,169. Parts distribution disconnect. The contact stated that the part needed was finally available and was replaced.
Leaks detected on both left and right forks/suspension. Requires replacing the fork seals and rebuilding the forks when the motorcycle has less than 26,000 miles.
Dealer notified me that a "floating shaft" exists in the gearbox, meaning the shaft moves back and forth axially, as opposed to radially. This is typically caused by incorrect torque procedures or a design flaw to the nut holding the clutch basket on the shaft. The nut would loosen, and causes the shaft to start moving back and forth. Catastrophic failure could result in death or serious injury as it can lock the rear wheel during highway speeds in traffic. The "floating shaft" issue is due to no fault of the rider/owner. Apparently, this same issue has occurred on many other models of bmw motorcycles below 30k miles, and bmw motorrad USA on many occasions have not provided a new gearbox for other owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw r1200 gs. While the vehicle was parked outside a fuel station, the contact noticed a fuel leak on the fuel pump. The contact also smelled a fuel odor. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). The motorcycle was taken to bmw motorcycles of escondido (located at 499 n hale ave, escondido, ca 92029, (760) 520-1288) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. *ln*jb*cw
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw r 1200 gs. While driving 35 MPH, the contact smelled fuel and noticed that the fuel tank was leaking without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised the contact to take it to a bmw dealer. Bmw motorcycles of utah (339 9000 s, sandy, ut 84070, (801) 618-2700) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 1-15753758911. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 66,000.
My 2013 bmw r1200gs had a frame failure where the front suspension/handle bars are mounted to. Frame tore at the triple tree mount on a bike used as a commuter for 54k. The bike was at idle on the driveway and fell. The only point of contact was the engine guard. The force of me picking up the bike by the handle bars was the last amount needed to tear the already fatigued frame. I was fortunate it did fall that day, had it not and I rode it I wouldn't be hear today to write this.
The vehicle speedometer malfunctioned and records a speed 20 MPH below actual speed. This LED to both a safety risk due to excessive speed and an inability to accurately comply with the speed limit. Excessive speed is the #1 cause of motorcycle accidents. I nearly experience an accident due to inaccurate speedometer reading on a curvy road. I called bmw and complained about this safety risk
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Questions about the 2013 BMW R1200 GS
Is the 2013 BMW R1200 GS reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2013 BMW R1200 GS, 1.2 times a typical R1200 GS model year.
What is the 2013 BMW R1200 GS year score?
The 2013 BMW R1200 GS scores 66 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW R1200 GS: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW R1200 GS?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 6 complaints, typically around 33,169 miles. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 2013 BMW R1200 GS have?
4 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, power train and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW R1200 GS fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 21V060000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW R1200 GS have the most fuel system problems?
The BMW R1200 GS model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (24 complaints), 2008 (24 complaints) and 2005 (20 complaints).
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