2011 BMW R1200 R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200 R years
- Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW R1200 R. That ranks 5th out of 12 R1200 R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 7,261 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW R1200 R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 67% | 7,261 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 1,512 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 17% | 1,512 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW R1200 R recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
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.
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…
The fuel gauge quit working. The dealer said this was due to the fuel sensor. My bmw has only 1100 miles on it. Multiple post online on my exact model - as well as multiple safety complaints on this very site to nhtsa - show this is a fairly common problem. It is an extreme hazard on a motorcycle…
The motorcycle has a "miles to empty" display to instruct the driver when to refuel. Also a graph that displays how much fuel remains ...and a low fuel light. All run by a "fuel strip" inside the gas tank. On this date i ran out of fuel on a busy interstate with 1) no low fuel light. 2) about half…
The fuel gauge showed a rapid loss of fuel, indicating a nearly full tank one moment and then changing to indicate an empty tank in matter of seconds. This was very distracting on the highway and could prove dangerous and lead to an accident.. *tr
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…
Other BMW R1200 R years
← 2010 R1200 R · 2012 R1200 R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 R1200 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 R1200 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 R1200 R | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 R1200 R | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 R1200 R | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 R1200 R | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 R1200 R | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 R1200 R | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 R1200 R | 11 | 6 |
| 2007 R1200 R | 7 | 6 |
| 2006 R1200 R | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW R1200 R?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW R1200 R?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 BMW R1200 R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1200 R model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.