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BMW R1200 R Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints across 7 model years of the BMW R1200 R (2006–2017). The most-complained-about year is 2008.

5
safety recalls, all years
18
owner complaints, all years
2007
year with most recalls
2008
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW R1200 R model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2017 BMW R1200 R10
2016 BMW R1200 R10
2015 BMW R1200 R11
2011 BMW R1200 R15
2008 BMW R1200 R36
2007 BMW R1200 R35
2006 BMW R1200 R11

What BMW R1200 R owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The 2008 model year has the most, with 6.

All BMW R1200 R recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW R1200 R, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 20V471000 Reported 16,926 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011

  2. Equipment

    NHTSA 17V481000 Reported 47,775 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017

  3. Steering

    NHTSA 08V342000 Reported 428 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling 428 my 2007 f800 s, f800 st, r1200 r, k1200 s, k1200 r, k1200 r sport, and k1200 gt motorcycles. It is possible for the coating to separate from the inside face of the steering damper housing. If this happened, the coating could partially clog the oil bores within the damper.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. The recall began during september 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2007

  4. Manual transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 08V290000 Reported 46 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling 46 my 2008 r1200 r, r1200 gs, and r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. Due to a material defect in the intermediate shaft of the transmission, the shaft could break. If this occurred, it is possible for the transmission to seize.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the gearbox. The recall began during august 2008. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-331-1117.

    Model years: 2008

  5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 08V254000 Reported 4,922 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    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. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, the brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake lines could split and start to…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install new brake lines with a modified routing free of charge. The recall began during august 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

Other BMW models

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.