VehicleVerdict

BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure years to avoid

Across 2005–2017, no single R 1200 Gs Adventure year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2009 drew the most complaints; 2013 the fewest.

33

Total complaints

10

Recall campaigns

2005–2017

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure NHTSA complaints by model year7 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 7 complaints2008: 6 complaints2009: 7 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 3 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 2 complaints2017: 4 complaints
BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every R 1200 Gs Adventure year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201740
201425
201302
201232
201102
201012
200973
200863
200774
200633
200502

Common questions

What is the best year for the BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure?

By complaint volume, 2013 has the cleanest NHTSA record among R 1200 Gs Adventure years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure have?

Across all model years, the R 1200 Gs Adventure has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 33 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.