Question 1

Is the Bmw R 1200 GS reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Bmw R 1200 GS has 36 total NHTSA complaints across 4 model years. The most reliable years are 2013 (6 complaints), 2011 (6 complaints). Years to avoid: 2012 (13 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Bmw R 1200 GS should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012 Bmw R 1200 GS. The 2012 model has the most complaints (13) with the top issue being FUEL SYSTEM.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Bmw R 1200 GS?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Bmw R 1200 GS are 2013 (6 complaints), 2011 (6 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2014	11	THIS IS A NEW BMW MOTORCYCLE PURCHASED IN JANUARY....	Average
2013	6	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW R 1200 GS. WHILE D...	Above Average
2012	13	FUEL PUMP STARTING LEAKING WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING...	Below Average
2011	6	RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2014. NEW PART FAILED 2020...	Above Average

Bmw R 1200 GS — All Years

Bmw R 1200 GS — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid