CarRecallWatchThe 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (3 reports).
2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure recalls
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk
The fuel pump flange on certain BMW motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy may crack.
Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control
The rear wheel mounting flange, which is aluminum on the affected motorcycles, may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are overtightened.
Most common 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
THE GAS TANK HAS QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS THAT SCREW INTO A PLASTIC FLANGE ON EACH SIDE OF THE TANK. THE FITTING THREADS ARE SIMILAR TO NPT PIPE THREADS WHICH OVER STRESS THE PLASTIC AND RESULT IN CRACKING, FUEL THEN LEAKS FROM THE TANK UNDER THE FAIRING ASSEMBLY ON TO ELECTRICAL WIRING, ENGINE PARTS AND HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS. THIS COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR UNEXPECTED STOPPAGE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR FATALITY FROM A WRECK IN TRAFFIC. *TR
FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING. HAVE HAD SEVERAL FUEL LEVEL STRIPS REPLACED. BMW DEALER TELLS ME THERE IS NO FIX. *TR
WHILE RIDING ALONG A TWISTY RURAL ROAD WITH A PASSENGER THE ENGINE QUIT WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE RURAL NATURE OF THE ROADWAY AND THE PREVAILING TERRAIN, THERE WERE FEW SAFE PLACES TO PULL OVER. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A DOWNHILL SLOPE AND WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY REGAIN BALANCE OF THE MACHINE AND COAST UNTIL A SAFE PULLOUT COULD BE REACHED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE FUEL INDICATING SYSTEM WAS FAULTY INDICATING ABOUT 1/3 OF A TANK OF FUEL REMAINING WHEN THE TANK WAS EMPTY, ALSO, THE LOW FUEL LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE OR THE RANGE TO EMPTY APPEAR, AS IS THE DESIGN OF THE SYSTEM. THE FUEL INDICATION SYSTEM ON THIS MACHINE CONSISTS OF A FUEL GAUGE, A LOW FUEL LIGHT, AND A RANGE UNTIL
THIS VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START SEVERAL TIMES AND HAS HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER AND REPAIRED THREE TIMES FOR FUEL SYSTEM RELATED PROBLEMS. ALONG WITH THE FAILURE TO START, WHILE DRIVING ENGINE QUITS RUNNING WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED IN TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC. *TR
FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR EXTREMELY INACCURATE LEADING TO EXHAUSTION OF FUEL SUPPLY CAUSING STALL IN TRAFFIC. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!! *TR
2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure questions
Does the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure: Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk; Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.