Total Complaints
4 filings
BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE · model year
2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE
4 NHTSA complaints, and 4 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2015BMWR1200 GS ADVENTURE carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 R1200 GS ADVENTURE is service brakes with 4 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 4 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2015 R1200 GS ADVENTURE. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
Recalls (4)
17V48100028/07/2017
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 equi
17E05200021/08/2017
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
18E01600021/03/2018
EQUIPMENT
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 y
17V43800010/07/2017
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.
Recent Complaints
20210510SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN YOU APPLY THE REAR BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS MUSHY TO THE POINT IT WILL NOT STOP THE VEHICLE
Mileage: 8,000
20210118SERVICE BRAKES
REAR BRAKES JUST GO OUT. NO WARNING. I CHECKED A FORUM AND IT IS AN ISSUE WITH MULTIPLE YEARS. NO RECALLS. YOU JUST LOSE YOUR REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY. I NOTICED AFTER A SHORT TRIP THIS WEEKEND. YOU CAN TELL WHEN RIDING OR STILL. HERE IS A BMW FORUM WITH COMPLAINTS. HTTPS://ADVRIDER.COM/F/THREADS/BMW-R1200GS-LC-REAR-BRAKE-FAILURES.1264712/
Mileage: 2,516
20200807SERVICE BRAKES
REAR BRAKE FAILS DUE TO AIR IN THE SYSTEM WHILE RIDING. NO FLUID LEAKS FOOT PEDAL BECOMES SOFT THEN NO BRAKE AT ALL.
Mileage: 23,000
20181130SERVICE BRAKES
I AM A LONG-TIME MOTORCYCLE OWNER/RIDER (50 YRS) AND HAVE WORKED PROFESSIONALLY AS A MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC.SINCE NEW MY 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE'S REAR BRAKE ACCUMULATES AIR BUBBLES IN THE SYSTEM CAUSING A "SOFT" REAR BRAKE PEDAL REDUCING BRAKING PERFORMANCE. EVERY 1 TO 2,000MILES I HAVE TO BLEED THE REAR BRAKE FLUID TO REMOVE THE AIR BUBBLES AND GET THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REAR BRAKE TO OPERATE NORMALLY AGAIN. I NOW HAVE 38,000MI ON THE ODOMETER AND HAVE HAD TO PERFORM THIS BRAKE BLEED PROCEDURE MANY TIMES! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION! I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY LOCAL AUTHORIZED BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALER ABOUT THIS AND THEY DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS CONDITION AND ARE GUESSING AS TO THE CAUSE. MY OPINION IS THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THAT IS ALLOWING AIR TO ENTER THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. I SUSPECT THE REAR BRAKE SLAVE CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY.
Mileage: 38,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE have?▼
The 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE?▼
Yes, the 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE has 4 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE is SERVICE BRAKES with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2015 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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