Vehicle report

2018 BMW R1200 GS ADVENTURE

Service bulletins

29 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

MCAS2525

Other

Control Module Return

MC330423

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change

B611305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

SIB330222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.

MC000222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.

MC460521

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.

MC660118

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down

MC620117

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service distance cannot be set in miles in ISTA for TFT-type instrument clusters

MC64465398

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The hill start control operation may be sporadic.

MC310421

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,

MC64011504

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.

MC3600118

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During the course of quality analysis, it was determined by BMW Motorrad that in the production period from February 2018 to end of June 2018, cross-spoked wheels with reduced spoke tension have been produced.

MC64606814

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.

MC64010520

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.

MC2300117

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.

MC63353852

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants. In the case of a loss of function, a gear change (without the gearshift assistant) is possible only with the actuation of the clutch lever.

MC2100116

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen gradually over a period of time.

MC61326053

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.

MC6192247601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.

MC61573010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Lock barrels fall out of case (do not lock). Part is incorrectly installed.

MC6132605

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.

MC61461571

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.

MC57194556

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Heated handlebar grips with low output . Due to thicker aluminum handlebar.

MC6100315

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens the 'General' warning light shows red and the battery symbol appears in the multifunction display.

MC54812349

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.

MC55813536

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.

MC56005564

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working

MC57256786

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Seat locking barrel - repair kit not permitted. After the seat lock cylinder has been replaced with a repair kit, the cylinder does not always stay securely installed.

MC57005523

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The rear SAF (Dynamic ESA) spring strut is able to twist by a few degrees.

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.