BMW R 1200 R recalls and problems
6 recalls and 39 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
39
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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BMW R 1200 R by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 R 1200 R | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 R 1200 R | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 R 1200 R | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 R 1200 R | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 R 1200 R | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 R 1200 R | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 R 1200 R | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 R 1200 R | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW R 1200 R problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
All BMW R 1200 R recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-060 | Feb 8, 2021 | 2011–2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. |
| 20V-471 | Aug 10, 2020 | 2009–2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S… |
| 15V-141 | Mar 11, 2015 | 2007–2010 | Wheels | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006… |
| 14V-065 | Feb 19, 2014 | 2013 | Structure, Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. |
| 13V-617 | Dec 12, 2013 | 2007–2011 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010… |
| 10V-276 | Jun 18, 2010 | 2007–2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW R 1200 R?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 BMW R 1200 R has the most reports (12). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 R have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering BMW R 1200 R model years 2007–2014.
What are the most common BMW R 1200 R problems?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems most often.