Bmw R1200 R problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
16,767 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2017 model years. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 18 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 27.8% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 22.2% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 12; Electrical System: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Engine: 1; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
2012: 2; 2013: 7; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 4
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10485274 · 2012-11-20 (November 20, 2012)
CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP HOUSING AT FUEL LINE FITTING. FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER ENGINE AND FRONT WHEEL. COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10485274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11046635 · 2017-11-16 (November 16, 2017)
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH FUEL INDICATOR SHOWING FULL TANK OF GAS. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL TANK RUNNING TO EMPTY ON ACCOUNT OF INCORRECT INDICATOR.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11046635 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10501125 · 2013-03-03 (March 3, 2013)
FUEL GAUGE FAILED RESULTING IN RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHEN AT SPEED ON A HIGHWAY, CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION. BEING STALLED ON A MOTORCYCLE IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC IS UNSAFE. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY - THIS IS THE 6TH REPLACEMENT FUEL STRIP ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. BMW CLAIMS THERE ISN'T A PROBLEM AND BLAMES US FUEL IF THERE IS A PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 62,395 miles reported. Look up ODI 10501125 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10558431 · 2014-01-04 (January 4, 2014)
BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE ON AN OUT OF STATE TRIP. AFTER GETTING HOME AND DOING SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAULTY BRUSHES IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR ON THE ABS PUMP. READING MANY ONLINE MOTORCYCLE FORUMS THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE ON ALL BMW R SERIES MOTORCYCLES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10558431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10705825 · 2015-04-15 (April 15, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW R1200 R. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE SERVICE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR FAILED AND NEEDED BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,210. UPDATED 5/18/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THIS FAILURE WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,210 miles reported. Look up ODI 10705825 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10781430 · 2015-10-12 (October 12, 2015)
THE 2015 R1200R WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW WITH 0 MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 750 MILES THE OEM BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE. THE BIKE WAS BROUGHT IN AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. UPON ARRIVAL TO PICK UP MY BIKE IT DID NOT TURN OVER ON THE FIRST TRY. THE SECOND START WAS UNEVENTFUL AND NO OTHER ISSUES WERE OBSERVED. AFTER THIS, APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE COLD STARTS RESULTED IN THE SAME ISSUE. WHETHER THE STARTER WAS ENGAGED FOR ONLY A COUPLE OF SECONDS OR LONGER IT WOULD NOT START. SUBSEQUENT STARTS WORK AS DESIGNED. THE BIKE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 828 miles reported. Look up ODI 10781430 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2008: 3; 2011: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1