There are no safety recalls for the 2017 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2017 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Switch/Sensor/Float — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,800 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2017 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported May 24, 2025
It is not clear which rear brake component is failing. It seems to be either the master cylinder or the ABS control module, but nothing seems to be conclusive. The failure alters the power of, and force required to apply, the rear brakes, changing the riding characteristics of the motorcycle that could lead to serious injury or miscalculations in application of the rear brake to minimize stopping distance. Apparently the component has been inspected by the manufacturer, however there has been no concrete solution that would guarantee a permanent fix. There are no warning lamps or visual…
Service Brakes · reported Oct 16, 2023
I bought a 2017 BMW R 1200 GS used from a dealer with 554 miles on it. Basically new. I put 1100 miles on the bike before I had a work related accident. The Bike has 1687 miles on it now. Bike has been sitting for 3+ years in a garage. The rear brake goes all the way to the bump stop with no resistance. With the bike on the center stand and the rear brake lever all the way down to the bump stop, the rear wheel spins freely. I rode this bike 2 days before my accident in July of 2020 and the rear brake worked fine. I have not rode the bike in 3+ years and the rear brake went flat. This is…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 3,400 miles · reported Oct 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 65 MPH, while attempting to stop the motorcycle, the brakes failed to operate properly causing a delay in stopping the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that they aware of the failure. The mechanic bled the brake lines and the motorcycle remained at the dealer overnight; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,400.
Service Brakes · at 5,800 miles · reported May 23, 2018
I had less than 6000 miles on my bmw r1200gs adventure and noticed that I had no rear bake at all when I was riding off road with my "enduro pro" mode engaged. This allows me to use the rear brake in an off road mode and shuts down ABS and traction control.. I noticed that a lot of other people are having the same issue with this motorcycle. See advrider.com and search rear brake failure on bmw r1200gs. I took it to the dealer and they bled the brakes. They now work fine. It had been suggested by others that the brembo rear master cylinder is to blame. It allegedly allows air into the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2017 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,800 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.