2007 Bmw R Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-11-13 · MC160214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ã¢ââfuel stripã¢ââ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Equipment:electrical 2015-11-01 · MC50349142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bluetooth issues between navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-06-01 · MC1600214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ?fuel strip? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Fuel System, Other:delivery 2014-06-01 · SIB-16-002-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. model 2005-2013 r, k series. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-11-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 32,914 mi“prompted by an article released regarding this vehicle model's fuel pump/pump cover outlet boss and fitting assembly fracturing and leaking fuel i inspected mine. about 3/4 of the boss is visible for inspection. it is cracked in seven places. cracks are vertical, starting at the boss base terminating at it's rim. this bike has always had a slight s…”
2008-05-29 · Wheels · 10 mi“motorcycle shifted from 1st gear to neutral and clutch released while waiting for light to change. transmission failed to shift into 1st gear to move off with departing traffic, resulted in two near rear end collisions with following cars. returned to dealer for 600mi run in service, failure of mechanic to properly reinstall the abs brake senso…”
2008-05-20 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 780 mi“i purchased a 2007 r1200rt bmw motorcycle with a safety package option that includes a tire pressure monitoring system (tpm) that was touted and advertised as a safety feature to help prevent an accident due to a catastrophic tire failure while riding. the system has never worked properly. the system is unable to maintain a tire pressure reading …”
2007-10-18 · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System · 3,200 mi“motorcycle ran out of fuel just 9 miles after low fuel warning illuminated. trip computer indicated 34 miles remaining to empty, and fuel gauge showed approximately 1/8 tank. stated capacity of tank is 4.8 gallons, average fuel economy is approx. 50 mpg according to trip computer. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.