2010 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.
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WHILE COMING TO A STOP LIGHT AND BRAKING BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES HIT A BUMP ON THE ROAD. I HEAR A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR TIRE THEREFORE I PULLED OVER TO A GAS STATION TO INSPECT AND SAW THE CALIPER MOUNT BRACE SEVERED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180831
SAFETY TIMELINE
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,...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 17E052000 — check if this car was fixed
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT,...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 20V471000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 BMW R1200 GS Adventure — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17E052000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V471000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2010 BMW R1200 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 2010 BMW R1200 GS Adventure?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 BMW R1200 GS Adventure have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.