CarRecallWatchThe 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (4 reports).
2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure recalls
Rear reflectors may be blocked by luggage cases, raising crash risk
On certain BMW motorcycles equipped with optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors can be partially blocked from view.
Front fork tube can separate, risking loss of control
BMW is recalling certain 2014-2017 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles because the front fork tube may separate from the pressed-in seal plug that secures it to the upper triple clamp.
Most common 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 |
What owners report
WHEN YOU APPLY THE REAR BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS MUSHY TO THE POINT IT WILL NOT STOP THE VEHICLE
REAR BRAKES JUST GO OUT. NO WARNING. I CHECKED A FORUM AND IT IS AN ISSUE WITH MULTIPLE YEARS. NO RECALLS. YOU JUST LOSE YOUR REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY. I NOTICED AFTER A SHORT TRIP THIS WEEKEND. YOU CAN TELL WHEN RIDING OR STILL. HERE IS A BMW FORUM WITH COMPLAINTS. HTTPS://ADVRIDER.COM/F/THREADS/BMW-R1200GS-LC-REAR-BRAKE-FAILURES.1264712/
REAR BRAKE FAILS DUE TO AIR IN THE SYSTEM WHILE RIDING. NO FLUID LEAKS FOOT PEDAL BECOMES SOFT THEN NO BRAKE AT ALL.
I AM A LONG-TIME MOTORCYCLE OWNER/RIDER (50 YRS) AND HAVE WORKED PROFESSIONALLY AS A MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC.SINCE NEW MY 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE'S REAR BRAKE ACCUMULATES AIR BUBBLES IN THE SYSTEM CAUSING A "SOFT" REAR BRAKE PEDAL REDUCING BRAKING PERFORMANCE. EVERY 1 TO 2,000MILES I HAVE TO BLEED THE REAR BRAKE FLUID TO REMOVE THE AIR BUBBLES AND GET THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REAR BRAKE TO OPERATE NORMALLY AGAIN. I NOW HAVE 38,000MI ON THE ODOMETER AND HAVE HAD TO PERFORM THIS BRAKE BLEED PROCEDURE MANY TIMES! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION! I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY LOCAL AUTHORIZED BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALER ABOUT THIS AND THEY DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS CONDITION AND ARE GUESSING AS TO T
2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure questions
Does the 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure: Rear reflectors may be blocked by luggage cases, raising crash risk; Front fork tube can separate, risking loss of control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure has been fixed?
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