BMW R 1200 R Problems by Year
NHTSA has 57 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the BMW R 1200 R, across 12 model years (2006–2017). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
BMW R 1200 R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R 1200 R year: 2008, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 R 1200 R: 12 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2008 R 1200 R: 11 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2012 R 1200 R: 10 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2006 R 1200 R: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2015 R 1200 R: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2010 R 1200 R: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW R 1200 R problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW R 1200 R model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 R 1200 R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 R 1200 R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 R 1200 R | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 R 1200 R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 R 1200 R | 12 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 R 1200 R | 10 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 R 1200 R | 6 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2010 R 1200 R | 4 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2009 R 1200 R | 5 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2008 R 1200 R | 11 | 6 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 R 1200 R | 7 | 6 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2006 R 1200 R | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW R 1200 R years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2008 (11), 2013 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R 1200 R year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW R 1200 R?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 41 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 R have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.