BMW R 1200 R problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the BMW R 1200 R (2007–2014).

Complaints
8
Recalls
6
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

200720082200922010201112012320132014
NHTSA complaints per BMW R 1200 R model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW R 1200 R model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2014 R 1200 R00001—
2013 R 1200 R30002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2012 R 1200 R10001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 R 1200 R00002—
2010 R 1200 R20003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2009 R 1200 R20004Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2008 R 1200 R00003—
2007 R 1200 R00003—

Most common BMW R 1200 R problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    8 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the BMW R 1200 R received by NHTSA each month.

BMW R 1200 R recalls

  • Recall 21V060000Feb 8, 202120,963 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

    Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

  • Recall 20V471000Aug 10, 202016,926 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V141000Mar 11, 201543,426 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V065000Feb 19, 20144,453 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V617000Dec 12, 201350,184 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  • Recall 10V276000Jun 18, 201015,532 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology