U.S. public vehicle records

Bmw R1200 R recalls by model year

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 updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 18 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

From yearThrough year

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

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2007

2008

2011

2015

2016

2017

2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2008: 3; 2011: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1

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Year-by-year records

Bmw R1200 R model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2006	1	1	Not available
2007	5	3	+2
2008	6	3	0
2011	5	1	Not available
2015	1	1	Not available
2016	0	1	0
2017	0	1	0

Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Reported: 2020-08-10 (August 10, 2020) · Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011

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 where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

08V254000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2008-06-05 (June 5, 2008) · Model years: 2007, 2008

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 DEVELOP A LEAK. IF THE LEAK BECAME SIGNIFICANT, BRAKE FLUID COULD ESCAPE. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM COULD DROP.

Consequence: IF FLUID LEVEL DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

08V342000 · Steering

Reported: 2008-07-25 (July 25, 2008) · Model years: 2007

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.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

08V290000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission

Reported: 2008-07-01 (July 1, 2008) · Model years: 2008

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.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENED, LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE COULD OCCUR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING TO BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENED, OIL COULD LEAK ONTO THE REAR WHEE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARBOX. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

17V481000 · Equipment

Reported: 2017-07-28 (July 28, 2017) · Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017

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 cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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 BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

18 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

100.0%Usable mileage18 / 18 records

100.0%Valid incident date18 / 18 records

100.0%Valid filing date18 / 18 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates18 / 18 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2006	2007	2008	2011	2015	2016	2017
Fuel/Propulsion System	1100.0% ODI 10485274 · 35,000 mi CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP HOUSING AT FUEL LINE FITTING. FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER ENGINE AND FRONT WHEEL. COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. *TR Look up ODI 10485274 at NHTSA ↗	360.0% ODI 10501125 · 62,395 mi 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 Look up ODI 10501125 at NHTSA ↗	583.3% ODI 10499342 · 4,252 mi FROM THE DEALER'S REPAIR ORDER DESCRIPTION: "THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE FUEL GAUGE READS LOW (LIGHT ON) WHEN FULL AND READS FULL WHEN EMPTY. ALSO THE RESIDUAL RANGE TO ZERO COUNTS DOWN FROM 253 TO THREE DASHES IN ABOUT THREE MILES AFTER EVERY FILL-UP." FUEL LEVEL SENDER PART 16147697815 REPLACED. *TR Look up ODI 10499342 at NHTSA ↗	360.0% ODI 10498401 · 1,322 mi THE BMW R1200R MOTORCYCLES IS EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL GAUGE. THE GAUGE VERY COMMONLY FAILS, ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE HE/SHE HAS SUFFICIENT FUEL TO CONTINUE. IN MY CASE, I WAS ACCELERATING WHILE ENTERING A CONGESTED FREEWAY WHEN I SUDDENLY RAN WHOLLY OUT OF FUEL. I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND, AND NEARLY CAUSED A REACTION ACCIDENT COMPOSED OF CARS BEHIND ME THAT HAD TO SUDDENLY STOP AND/OR EVADE CONTACT WITH OTHER VEHICLES SLOWING DUE TO MY INABILITY TO KEEP UP IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY DISCOVERED MY FAULTY FUEL GAUGE ISSUE IS … Look up ODI 10498401 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 10499834 · 1,512 mi THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR AND THIS WAS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM. HE BLAMED THE ETHANOL IN THE GAS AND SAID WE NEEDED TO USE AN ADDITIVE TO PREVENT IT. *TR IF YOU RELY ON YOUR GAS GAUGE (WHO DOESN'T) AND IT READS FULL OR PART FULL AND YOU RUN OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC YOUR VEHICLE COULD STOP AND GET HIT. Look up ODI 10499834 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10781430 · 828 mi 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… Look up ODI 10781430 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 10447943 · 17,323 mi THIS IS THE WELL-KNOWN BMW MOTORCYCLE FUEL STRIP SENSOR PROBLEM. THE GAS GAUGE SENSOR GOES DEFECTIVE AND WILL READ THAT YOU HAVE MORE GAS THAN YOU ACTUALLY DO, THUS RUNNING OUT OF GAS IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS (FREEWAY, BAD PART OF CITIES, ETC.) MANY, MANY BMW MOTORCYCLE OWNERS REPORT THIS, BUT IF BIKE IS OUT OF WARRANTY IT'S A $300 REPAIR ITEM THAT BMW WILL NOT HONOR. *TR Look up ODI 10447943 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 10911266 · 24,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW R1200. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). METAL CLAMPS WERE PLACED OVER THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE PIECE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. ..UPDATED 12/20/16 BF TR Look up ODI 10911266 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 10558431 · 66,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10558431 at NHTSA ↗	116.7% ODI 10705825 · 16,210 mi 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… Look up ODI 10705825 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10781430 · 828 mi 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… Look up ODI 10781430 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 10499834 · 1,512 mi THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR AND THIS WAS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM. HE BLAMED THE ETHANOL IN THE GAS AND SAID WE NEEDED TO USE AN ADDITIVE TO PREVENT IT. *TR IF YOU RELY ON YOUR GAS GAUGE (WHO DOESN'T) AND IT READS FULL OR PART FULL AND YOU RUN OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC YOUR VEHICLE COULD STOP AND GET HIT. Look up ODI 10499834 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Fuel/Propulsion System	4,738–54,000 mi	24,100 mi	12	ODI 10485274 · 35,000 mi CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP HOUSING AT FUEL LINE FITTING. FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER ENGINE AND FRONT WHEEL. COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. TR Look up ODI 10485274 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10501125 · 62,395 mi 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 Look up ODI 10501125 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11030086 · 98,000 mi RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY (LEFT LANE) AT 65 MPH THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 1/4 TANK, THE COMPUTER SHOWED 50+ MILES OF GAS LEFT. THE ENGINE QUIT AND I HAD TO SLOWLY DRIFT ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. THE TANK WAS EMPTY. Look up ODI 11030086 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	1,170 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10499834 · 1,512 mi THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR AND THIS WAS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM. HE BLAMED THE ETHANOL IN THE GAS AND SAID WE NEEDED TO USE AN ADDITIVE TO PREVENT IT. *TR IF YOU RELY ON YOUR GAS GAUGE (WHO DOESN'T) AND IT READS FULL OR PART FULL AND YOU RUN OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC YOUR VEHICLE COULD STOP AND GET HIT. Look up ODI 10499834 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10781430 · 828 mi 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… Look up ODI 10781430 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	Too few reports for a range	20,662 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10447943 · 17,323 mi THIS IS THE WELL-KNOWN BMW MOTORCYCLE FUEL STRIP SENSOR PROBLEM. THE GAS GAUGE SENSOR GOES DEFECTIVE AND WILL READ THAT YOU HAVE MORE GAS THAN YOU ACTUALLY DO, THUS RUNNING OUT OF GAS IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS (FREEWAY, BAD PART OF CITIES, ETC.) MANY, MANY BMW MOTORCYCLE OWNERS REPORT THIS, BUT IF BIKE IS OUT OF WARRANTY IT'S A $300 REPAIR ITEM THAT BMW WILL NOT HONOR. TR Look up ODI 10447943 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10911266 · 24,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW R1200. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). METAL CLAMPS WERE PLACED OVER THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE PIECE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. ..UPDATED 12/20/16 BF TR Look up ODI 10911266 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	41,105 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10558431 · 66,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10558431 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10705825 · 16,210 mi 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… Look up ODI 10705825 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	828 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10781430 · 828 mi 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… Look up ODI 10781430 at NHTSA ↗
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	Too few reports for a range	1,512 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10499834 · 1,512 mi THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR AND THIS WAS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM. HE BLAMED THE ETHANOL IN THE GAS AND SAID WE NEEDED TO USE AN ADDITIVE TO PREVENT IT. *TR IF YOU RELY ON YOUR GAS GAUGE (WHO DOESN'T) AND IT READS FULL OR PART FULL AND YOU RUN OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC YOUR VEHICLE COULD STOP AND GET HIT. Look up ODI 10499834 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2016: 0 complaints · 2017: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2016	0	0	0
2017	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2016	0	0	0
2017	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Fuel/Propulsion System	Electrical System	Fuel System, Gasoline	Service Brakes	Engine	Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Fuel/Propulsion System	—	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	0	—	0	0	1 ODI 10781430 · 828 mi 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… Look up ODI 10781430 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10499834 · 1,512 mi THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR AND THIS WAS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM. HE BLAMED THE ETHANOL IN THE GAS AND SAID WE NEEDED TO USE AN ADDITIVE TO PREVENT IT. *TR IF YOU RELY ON YOUR GAS GAUGE (WHO DOESN'T) AND IT READS FULL OR PART FULL AND YOU RUN OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC YOUR VEHICLE COULD STOP AND GET HIT. Look up ODI 10499834 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	0	0	—	0	0	0
Service Brakes	0	0	0	—	0	0
Engine	0	1 ODI 10781430 · 828 mi 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… Look up ODI 10781430 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	0	1 ODI 10499834 · 1,512 mi THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR AND THIS WAS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM. HE BLAMED THE ETHANOL IN THE GAS AND SAID WE NEEDED TO USE AN ADDITIVE TO PREVENT IT. *TR IF YOU RELY ON YOUR GAS GAUGE (WHO DOESN'T) AND IT READS FULL OR PART FULL AND YOU RUN OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC YOUR VEHICLE COULD STOP AND GET HIT. Look up ODI 10499834 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 22.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 37,500 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10485274 · 35,000 mi

CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP HOUSING AT FUEL LINE FITTING. FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER ENGINE AND FRONT WHEEL. COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. *TR

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ODI 10501125 · 62,395 mi

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

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ODI 11046635 · 40,000 mi

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.

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 11.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 41,105 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10558431 · 66,000 mi

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

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ODI 10705825 · 16,210 mi

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…

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Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 5.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 828 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10781430 · 828 mi

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…

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Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 5.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 16,210 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10705825 · 16,210 mi

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b