Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 BMW R 1200 R has 2 recalls, 12 complaints.
2
Recalls
12
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V060000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 an...
14V065000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2013 BMW R 1200 R.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have read on the BMW forums that the plastic cams that are attached to the throttle bodies will cr... |
| Jul 28, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is a faulty fuel pump, but the dealership cancelled my service because their location is being... |
| Jun 27, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The component that fails is called the Fuel Strip (BMW part number 16147697815) and is used for meas... |
| Nov 4, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW R1200 R. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS... |
| Dec 1, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED LOW LEVEL AND THE RESERVE VISUAL ALARM STAYED ON WHILE THERE WAS PLENTY OF FUE... |
| Oct 14, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | LOW FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REPORTED 42 MILES TO EMPTY ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. APPROXIMATELY 7... |
| May 20, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE RIDING, I RECEIVED A DASH WARNING LIGHT THAT WAS I (UNEXPECTEDLY) COMPLETELY OUT OF FUEL. AT T... |
| Oct 15, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL GAUGE STOPPED RESPONDING, LEADING TO RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE MOVING. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE... |
| Oct 13, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED A FULL TANK, BUT WASN'T CORRECT. WHEN THE TANK RAN DRY, I LOST ALL POWER ON... |
| Sep 6, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THREE MONTHS AND 400+ MILES INTO MY OWNERSHIP OF A NEW BMW R1200R MOTORCYCLE, THE FUEL STRIP FAILED ... |
| Aug 8, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE FUEL GAUGE CEASED WORKING AND REGISTERS EMPTY ALL THE TIME. THE "LOW FUEL" LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED... |
| Feb 15, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2013 BMW R1200R MOTORCYCLE AND WITHIN 10 MILES OF RIDING AWAY FROM DEALER LOW ... |