BMW R 1200 GS years to avoid
The BMW R 1200 GS years to avoid are 2005, 2007, 2009, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.
300
Total complaints
24
Recall campaigns
2004–2018
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
R 1200 GS years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 65 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 47 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 39 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 39 |
Every R 1200 GS year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 15 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 18 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 11 | 6 | |
| 2012 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2009avoid | 39 | 5 | |
| 2008avoid | 39 | 9 | |
| 2007avoid | 47 | 7 | |
| 2006 | 10 | 10 | |
| 2005avoid | 65 | 9 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW R 1200 GS years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the R 1200 GS years to avoid are 2005, 2007, 2009, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2018.
What is the best year for the BMW R 1200 GS?
By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among R 1200 GS years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 GS have?
Across all model years, the R 1200 GS has 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 300 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.