CarRecallWatchThe 2007 BMW R1200 S has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (2 reports).
2007 BMW R1200 S 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 2007 BMW R1200 S problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 BMW R 1200S Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at approximately 35 MPH, there was gasoline leaking from under the fuel tank onto the cylinder head. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The contact stated the fuel pump was cracked and had it replaced on
FUEL LEAK AT HOUSING ON LEFT SIDE OF FUEL TANK. IS CRACKED AROUND FLANGE THAT HOLDS THE QUICK DISCONNECT ON THE PRESSURE LINE. I REMOVED THE FAILED PART, TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER WERE THEY QUOTED ME 491 US DOLLARS FOR THE REPLACEMENT. THE DEALER (A & S BMW, ROSEVILLE, CA) DIDN'T INFORM ME OF THE KNOWN ISSUES OR THE AVAILABLE AFTERMARKET FIX. I ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR IT MYSELF WITH JB WELD. IT DIDN'T WORK. NOW I MAY HAVE RUINED THE PART TO THE POINT THAT THE AFTERMARKET FIX ( HTTP://WWW.BEEMERBONEYARD.COM/RK12FUELPMPCLMP.HTML ) WON'T WORK. BMW IS PROFITING ON THIS DESIGN FAULT, THEY WON'T EVEN SELL THE FAULTY PART ALONE, YOU ARE FORCED TO BUY THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE FUEL PUMP.
I STOPPED AT A STOP-SIGN NEAR HOME. FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER MY LEFT LEG. IT TURNED OUR MY FUEL PUMP CRACKED. *TR
REF: 2007 BMW R1200GS ADVENTURER I PURCHASED THIS MOTORCYCLE AT MILLER BMW OF TALLAHASSEE-FL, ON MARCH 2007. IN APRIL THIS YEAR AND IN FIVE DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES THIS MACHINE HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. ALSO; ONE ADDITIONAL TIME THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED WHILE IN THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. ?ON APRIL 07 ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE PURCHASE WHILE RIDING IN SR 59 (JEFFERSON FL) AT ABOUT 40 MPH THE MACHINE STALLED, PRODUCING AN ABRUPT REDUCTION IN VELOCITY, I CALLED MILLER BMW AND BASICALLY THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME AND I SHOULD CALL BMW ROAD ASSISTANCE. ROAD ASSISTANCE NEVER CAME, AND AFTER MORE THAN FOUR HOURS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ?LATER ON, A
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW R1200 S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN IS INADEQUATE. HE HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY ARE NOT TAKING ANY ACTION. THE HORN ALERT IS WEAK AND BARELY AUDIBLE, WHICH CAN BE VERY HAZARDOUS. HE STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN REDESIGNED, THEREFORE THE VEHICLE IS ONLY EQUIPPED FOR THIS PARTICULAR HORN. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 800.
2007 BMW R1200 S questions
Does the 2007 BMW R1200 S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 BMW R1200 S: 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; Power Train. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW R1200 S?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 BMW R1200 S has been fixed?
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