2007 Bmw R1200 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Service Brakes (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-08-10 · campaign 20V471000 · 16,926 vehicles
Defect: 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
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.
Service bulletins (49)
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.
Power Train 2023-12-13 · MC330423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
since october 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all k5x models. for the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (driveshaft) are included. notice: 1. the new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the si 33 02 22 (service action: swingarm drain ret
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.
Service Brakes 2022-11-08 · MC000222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. the installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
Electrical System 2021-09-03 · MC610315 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
Showing the 6 most recent of 49 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-11-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 40,000 mi“driving on the highway with fuel indicator showing full tank of gas. sudden loss of power due to fuel tank running to empty on account of incorrect indicator.…”
2017-09-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 98,000 mi“riding on the highway (left lane) at 65 mph the fuel gauge showed slightly less than 1/4 tank, the computer showed 50+ miles of gas left. the engine quit and i had to slowly drift across 3 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder. the tank was empty.…”
2014-01-04 · Service Brakes · 66,000 mi“brake failure light came on while on an out of state trip. after getting home and doing some research i have found this is a problem caused by faulty brushes in the electrical motor on the abs pump. reading many online motorcycle forums this appears to be a known issue on all bmw r series motorcycles. *tr…”
2013-03-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 62,395 mi“fuel gauge failed resulting in running out of fuel when at speed on a highway, creating an unsafe condition. being stalled on a motorcycle in the middle of heavy traffic is unsafe. this has happened repeatedly - this is the 6th replacement fuel strip on this motorcycle. bmw claims there isn't a problem and blames us fuel if there is a problem. *t…”
2012-02-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 17,323 mi“this is the well-known bmw motorcycle fuel strip sensor problem. the gas gauge sensor goes defective and will read that you have more gas than you actually do, thus running out of gas in dangerous situations (freeway, bad part of cities, etc.) many, many bmw motorcycle owners report this, but if bike is out of warranty it's a $300 repair item tha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.