Bmw R1200 GS ADVENTURE brakes problems
12 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
40 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
23,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2018 model years. Data snapshot: . 39 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
12 of 40 complaints match this topic (30.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10629647 · 2014-08-30 (August 30, 2014)
PINION BEARINGS FAILED ON FINAL DRIVE UNIT. ADDITIONALLY, PINION SHAFT SEAL FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY IN SHAFT AS A RESULT OF BEARING FAILURE, CAUSING FINAL DRIVE OIL TO LEAK OUT. THIS CONDITION ALSO CAUSED FAILURE OF ABS/SPEED SENSOR, WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE OF ABS AND SPEEDOMETER. MOTORCYCLE WAS INOPERABLE AND WAS TOWED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 38,060 miles reported. Look up ODI 10629647 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10606843 · 2014-06-29 (June 29, 2014)
"BRAKE FAILURE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS FAILED ABS PUMP. ABS NOT FUNCTIONING UNTIL PUMP GETS REPLACED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10606843 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10853145 · 2016-04-03 (April 3, 2016)
PREMATURE ABS PUMP FAILURE, WHILE DIAGNOSING INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS ARE GOOD AS ARE VEHICLE CONTROL UNITS CONNECTED TO ABS MODULATOR BUT THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE ABS MODULATOR PUMP TO THE CONTROL UNITS, ABS UNIT TEST AS FAILED, TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDS REPLACE ABS PUMP/MODULATOR TO REGAIN ABS AND SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONALITY AS WELL AS BRAKE LIGHT. BMW PART# 34517715109 ($1,911.99)
Owner-reported narrative. 18,339 miles reported. Look up ODI 10853145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10239566 · 2008-08-25 (August 25, 2008)
2006 GS 1200 BMW MOTORCYCLES,LT MODELS ALSO. MOTORCYCLES HAVE SEALS THAT ARE FAILING ON FINAL DRIVE (REAR END OF CYCLE WHERE REAR TIRE MOUNTS) THIS CAUSES GEAR LUBE TO ESCAPE ONTO REAR TIRE AND BRAKE ROTOR. BEARINGS IN REAR WHEEL WILL FAIL CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO WOBBLE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF CYCLE. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF FIRE. I PERSONALLY HAVE ONE RIGHT NOW WAITING TO GO INTO DEALER FOR REPAIR. BMW CAME OUT WITH A UPDATED FINAL DRIVE ASSY. BUT THEY WILL ONLY PUT IT ON IF THERE IS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THE DEALER SAY THIS IS NOT A…
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10239566 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10584035 · 2014-04-21 (April 21, 2014)
ABS SYSTEM FAILED- REQUIRED THE PURCHASE OF $2500 NEW ABS PUMP CONTROL MODULE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,292 miles reported. Look up ODI 10584035 at NHTSA ↗