2015 BMW R1200 GS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 BMW R1200 GS has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to accessories affecting visibility and front suspension components, based on recall notices.
The motorcycle has five recalls addressing accessory and safety equipment primarily linked to visibility impairments and front suspension integrity.
Recalls- Accessory Windscreens. (NHTSA recall 18E016000) Affects 1,571 vehicles. Certain windscreens have extra tint, reducing rider visibility and failing FMVSS 205 standards. Increased crash risk due to impaired vision. BMW will replace affected windscreens free of charge starting May 10, 2018.
- Front Suspension Fork Tube. (NHTSA recall 17V438000) Affects 14,626 vehicles. Fixed fork tube may separate from the seal plug, compromising handling and stability, increasing crash risk. Dealers will add an additional bush or replace damaged forks free of charge. Recall began August 31, 2017.
- Rear Reflex Reflectors. (NHTSA recall 17V481000) Affects 47,775 vehicles. Optional aluminum luggage cases or mounts may block rear reflex reflectors, failing FMVSS 108 and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install additional reflectors or brackets at no cost. Recall began October 16, 2017.
- Accessory Turn Signals. (NHTSA recall 17E052000) Affects 9,000 vehicles. Certain accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, failing FMVSS 108 requirements and raising crash risk. Dealers will replace turn signals free of charge. Recall began October 25, 2017.
Owners dealing with multiple repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting qualified legal professionals is advised for those affected.
2015 BMW R1200 GS Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
72972
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 BMW R1200 GS
1571 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 S1000XR motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 R1200GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200RS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 R1200GS motorcycles and Windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F800GS motorcycles. These windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Risk: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 BMW R1200 GS
9000 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2015 BMW R1200 GS
47775 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2015 BMW R1200 GS
14626 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
Risk: If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.