MYRModel Year Report

2009 BMW R 1200 R

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2009 BMW R 1200 R
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:04.481Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 10 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014
2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 10 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014
2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 10 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014

2009: 5 complaints

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YearComplaints
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20085
20095
20104
20111
201210
201312
20140

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

4 of 5 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

Show complaint excerpts

Fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to running out of fuel while moving. This is a common failure on many bike models from BMW from 2005-2013.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-24

The fuel strip located inside the tank which sends an electronic signal to the dash gauge indicating the amount of fuel available until the low fuel warning light comes on malfunctions and eventually fails.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-21

Also filed under Electrical system

Fuel pump output flange cracked, resulting in fuel leaking down the side of the bike and onto hot components while riding.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-08

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

Fuel strip (Fuel level sensor) fails rendering a false "Empty" Reading on my fuel gauge. This is due to a defective fuel sensor strip that has been used in various BMW "R" Models.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-07

Electrical system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-09-20Service brakes, hydraulic10V276000 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 current routing of the front brake lines, it is…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a "Sleeve" Along a portion of the lines free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2010. Owners may…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2014-04-16Fuel system, gasoline13V617000 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, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2015-05-07Wheels15V141000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  4. R
    2021-01-18Fuel system, gasoline20V471000 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,...

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 BMW R 1200 R — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V276000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 13V617000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V141000 · Wheels
  • Recall 20V471000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2009 BMW R 1200 R reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW R 1200 R?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW R 1200 R have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.