Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 BMW R 1200 R has 4 recalls, 5 complaints.
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V471000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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), 20...
15V141000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R12...
13V617000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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, mo...
10V276000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2009 BMW R 1200 R.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to running out of fuel while moving. This is a common failure... |
| Sep 27, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL PUMP OUTPUT FLANGE CRACKED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BIKE AND ONTO HOT CO... |
| Dec 8, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT I HAD 40 MILES LEFT AND WAS ON RESERVE AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINA... |
| May 4, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL STRIP (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR) FAILS RENDERING A FALSE "EMPTY" READING ON MY FUEL GAUGE. THIS IS DU... |
| Apr 25, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel strip located inside the tank which sends an electronic signal to the dash gauge indicating... |