BMW Motorcycle Windscreens Too Dark for Visibility high
Certain accessory windscreens sold for various BMW motorcycles have extra tinting on them, which can make it harder for the rider to see clearly.
BMW R1200 GS recalls
2 recalls covering model years 2018. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
- 2 recalls
- 1 rated high or critical
- 4 owner complaints
- Mar 21, 2018 newest recall
BMW Motorcycle Luggage Cases May Block Rear Reflectors medium
Certain BMW motorcycles equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases may have their rear reflex reflectors partially blocked by the cases. On some models, the mounts that hold the cases can also partially block the reflectors. Because the reflectors can be obscured, these motorcycles do not meet a federal safety standard covering lamps and reflective devices. This recall covers motorcycles fitted with these optional cases or their mounting brackets.
BMW problem guides that cover the R1200 GS
Owner complaints by model year
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the BMW R1200 GS. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
BMW R1200 GS recall questions
How many recalls does the BMW R1200 GS have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2018 BMW R1200 GS. 1 of them is rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW Motorcycle Windscreens Too Dark for Visibility" (NHTSA campaign 18E016000), reported Mar 21, 2018.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the BMW R1200 GS?
No. None of the 2 BMW R1200 GS recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my BMW R1200 GS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Buying a used R1200 GS?
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: