Is the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
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Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 7
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 2
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2007: 7 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	0
2006	3
2007	7
2008	5
2009	7
2010	1
2011	0
2012	3
2013	0
2014	2
2017	4

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

3 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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Bike started leaking fuel.. Was getting on to rider clothing. When disassembled it was discovered that the fuel was coming from crack in plastic piece on fuel flange.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-23

Cracks developed in the fuel pump flange causing fuel to leak on the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-12

Power train

2 of 7 total reports mention: power train.

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I was getting at a stop light and the rear wheel locked abruptly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-05

Final drive failure, common to the single sided swing arm. Replaced crown bearing, needle sleeve, seal, and o ring. This is my third failure on three different BMW single sided swing arm motorcycles.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-02-04

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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Plastic quick connect on top of gas tank fuel pump plate cracked. Fuel under pressure sprayed out, running onto hot exhaust pipe. Could result in major fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-07

The fuel gauge has been to the dealer twice under warranty and does not work correctly. My biggest complaint is that the "Master caution" Flashes for 3/4 of a tank with the words "Fuel" Flashing on the instrument cluster telling me I'm out of gas.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-08

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2010-08-30Fuel system, gasoline10V275000 BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2007 R 1200 GS Adventure motorcycles manufactured from December 7, 2005 through September 26, 2007. The fuel tank front attachment bolts can work loose…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair motorcycles by further securing the bolts using loctite. The repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 30, 2010.…

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2010-09-20Service brakes, hydraulic10V276000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from August 2006 through May 2009. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a "Sleeve" Along a portion of the lines free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2010. Owners may…

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2012-11-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-07-22 Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
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2013-07-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-01-31 Fuel Leak - Motorycle
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2014-04-16Fuel system, gasoline13V617000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW…

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2015-05-07Wheels15V141000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 10V275000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 10V276000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 13V617000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 15V141000 · Wheels

FAQ

Is the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?: The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.