2010 Bmw R 1200 GS ADV US
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Bmw R 1200 GS ADV US has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 5. The most common issue is fuel system problems (100% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2010 bmw r1200 gs adventure motorcycle. while driving approximately 75 mph the vehicle shut off because it was out of fuel. the fuel indicator displayed three quarters of a tank; however, the fuel indicator never displayed that it was low. the contact drove onto the emergenc.
5
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 1 of 1)
FUEL SYSTEM
5 complaints- • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FUEL INDICATOR DISPLAYED THREE QUARTERS OF A TANK; HOWEVER, THE FUEL INDICATOR NEVER DISPLAYED THAT IT WAS LOW. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENC
- • PURCHASED NEW MOTORCYCLE FROM DEALERSHIP. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES OF DRIVING, FUEL GAUGE INDICATED 1/4 TANK REMAINING. ON BOARD COMPUTER INDICATED APPROXIMATELY 75 MILES RANGE REMAINING. NO LOW FUEL WARNING DISPLAYED. UPON REFUELING, TANK TOOK NEARLY THE SPECIFIED MAXIMUM CAPACITY (8.9 GAL).
- • MOTORCYCLE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED APPROX HALF A TANK FOR FUEL BUT MOTORCYCLE UNEXPECTEDLY RAN OUT OF GAS LEAVING ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO AVOID TRAFFIC WITH NO POWER. *TR
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FUEL INDICATOR DISPLAYED THREE QUARTERS OF A TANK; HOWEVER, THE FUEL INDICATOR NEVER DISPLAYED THAT IT WAS LOW. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENC”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Bmw R 1200 GS ADV US
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Bmw R 1200 GS ADV US Service Intervals
Condition-Based Service (CBS) tells you exactly when service is due. Transmission fluid was labeled 'lifetime' but many owners service at 60K-100K.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Bmw New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
Corrosion is unlimited miles for 12 years
These are the terms for a new Bmw. If you're buying a used 2010 R 1200 GS ADV US, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Bmw dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FUEL INDICATOR DISPLAYED THREE QUARTERS OF A TANK; HOWEVER, THE FUEL INDICATOR NEVER DISPLAYED THAT IT WAS LOW. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw R 1200 GS ADV US — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 5
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