2012 BMW R 1200 R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 BMW R 1200 R, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 BMW R 1200 R
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 BMW R 1200 R have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 11,163 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“There is a recall on fuel pumps recall # 20v-471. My fuel pump needs to be replaced as it is failing. The recall includes bikes up to model year 2011. While my bike is a 2012, it was manufactured in 2”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW r1200 r. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel pump. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare BMW R 1200 R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1200 R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 BMW R 1200 R | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 BMW R 1200 R | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 BMW R 1200 R | 4 | 5 |
| 2010 BMW R 1200 R | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 BMW R 1200 R | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 BMW R 1200 R | 1 | 10 |
| 2013 BMW R 1200 R | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 BMW R 1200 R | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 BMW R 1200 R
How do I know if my 2012 BMW R 1200 R has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 BMW R 1200 R; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V060000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.