BMW R1200 R recalls and problems
5 recalls and 18 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
18
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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BMW R1200 R by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 R1200 R | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 R1200 R | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 R1200 R | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 R1200 R | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 R1200 R | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 R1200 R | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 R1200 R | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW R1200 R problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
All BMW R1200 R recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-471 | Aug 10, 2020 | 2006–2008, 2011 | 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… |
| 17V-481 | Jul 28, 2017 | 2015–2017 | Equipment | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012… |
| 08V-342 | Jul 25, 2008 | 2007 | Steering | Bmw is recalling 428 my 2007 f800 s, f800 st, r1200 r, k1200 s, k1200 r, k1200 r sport, and k1200 gt motorcycles. |
| 08V-290 | Jul 1, 2008 | 2008 | Power Train | Bmw is recalling 46 my 2008 r1200 r, r1200 gs, and r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. |
| 08V-254 | Jun 5, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Bmw is recalling 4,922 my 2007-2008 r1200r, my 2006-2007 r1200 gs, my 2007 r1200 st, and my 2008 r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW R1200 R?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 BMW R1200 R has the most reports (6). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW R1200 R have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering BMW R1200 R model years 2006–2008, 2011, 2015–2017.
What are the most common BMW R1200 R problems?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems most often.