2013 BMW R 1200 R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2013 BMW R 1200 R, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2013 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.
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Electrical system and kickstand/center stand (structure)
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. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 BMW R 1200 R have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,879 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have read on the BMW forums that the plastic cams that are attached to the throttle bodies will crack. If a crack is spotted the cams need to be replaced because they can fail causing the motorcycle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 12, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
“The component that fails is called the Fuel Strip (BMW part number 16147697815) and is used for measuring the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. This component is historically known to fail often and th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 9, 2021 · 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 2013 BMW R 1200 R
How do I know if my 2013 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2013 BMW R 1200 R; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 14V065000).
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.