2018 BMW R1200 GS technical service bulletins
43 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 BMW R1200 GS.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models
- Multiple factors may
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special...
- Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket...
- The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button
- Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters
- During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly...
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that vehicles fitted with option code 0190 "Enduro ASC + BMW Motorrad has...
- The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
- The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models
- Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period...
- Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
- Engine is placed into emergency operation mode and max rpm is reduced due to a deviation in throttle signals
- After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
- Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster
- Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the...
- BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak...
- Grinding noises from rear drive
- During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001
- Power train
- After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels...
- Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade
- After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute
- Mist forms in the headlight
- Heated handlebar grips with low output . Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly...
- Incorrect road speed indicated.
- It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
- When the throttle is closed, the engine goes into emergency mode.
- The cruise control system is not working in the Enduro/Pro mode
- Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
- Seat locking barrel
- Difficulty retrofitting the gear shift Assistant Pro. Early prodction and incorrect integration level.
- The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.
- ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
- Swinging arm gaiter to gearbox is split or collapsed.
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