BMW R 1200 R US Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 17, 2013 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the BMW R 1200 R US, across 1 model years (2009–2009). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

BMW R 1200 R US years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No R 1200 R US model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2009 R 1200 R US: 2 complaints, 0 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 US problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System111
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Fuel System, Gasoline111

All BMW R 1200 R US model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2009 R 1200 R US20—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which BMW R 1200 R US years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (2). 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 US?

Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 R US have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.