2011 Bmw R1200 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (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 (36)
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.
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What owners report
2016-10-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 24,000 mi“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 pump. the vehicle was unable to be driven. the cont…”
2014-04-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1,120 mi“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 to run out of gas as a motorcycle bucks as it runs…”
2013-02-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 13,200 mi“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…”
2013-02-24 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · 1,512 mi“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 out of gas in traffic your vehicle could stop and…”
2013-02-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1,322 mi“the bmw r1200r motorcycles is equipped with a fuel gauge. the gauge very commonly fails, allowing the operator to believe he/she has sufficient fuel to continue. in my case, i was accelerating while entering a congested freeway when i suddenly ran wholly out of fuel. i was almost hit from behind, and nearly caused a reaction accident composed of…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.