MYRModel Year Report

2011 BMW R1200 GS

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2011 BMW R1200 GS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:14.138Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 26 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2011: 1 complaint 2011 1 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2017 2018: 4 complaints
2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 26 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 1 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2017 2018: 4 complaints 2018
2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 26 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 1 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2017 2018: 4 complaints 2018

2011: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
20044
200537
20064
200726
200818
200918
20106
20111
20135
20145
201510
201612
20173
20184

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

After few km (16.700) a lot of noise comes from gear box. I search on the web if somebody else had the same problem and I found a lot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-18

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-10-25Exterior lighting17E052000 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.

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  2. R
    2021-01-18Fuel system, gasoline20V471000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2011 BMW R1200 GS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17E052000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 20V471000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2011 BMW R1200 GS 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 2011 BMW R1200 GS?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW R1200 GS have?
2 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.