2009 BMW R 1200 R US Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1200 R US years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW R 1200 R US. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 19,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 BMW R 1200 R US problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW R 1200 R US recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 BMW R 1200 R US.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel sensor strip failure. Inaccurate fuel level displayed. Low fuel light inoperative. Unexpected no fuel and engine stops at highway speed. Second time this has happened, first strip was replaced, the second strip also failed. A common problem with this motorcycle reported on the forums. *tr…
Engine randomly (so random i cannot recreate) stalls at any altitude but more so at high altitude by simply pulling in the clutch lever. This condition is obviously a safety hazard and could involve rear end collisions or other. Bmw has not responded to dealership or myself with a fix for this…
Other BMW R 1200 R US years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW R 1200 R US?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW R 1200 R US?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 BMW R 1200 R US a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1200 R US model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.