2012 BMW R 1200 R
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
8 of 10 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
Fuel leak from broken plastic "Quick disconnect" Fitting on the left side of the motorcycle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-12
Also filed under Power train
I had been on the road for about 30 minutes and had been in heavy stop and go traffic for about 10 minutes. My fuel gauge went from half tank to empty with the "Low fuel" Warning light flashing between.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-02
Motorcycle ran out of gas. Fuel gauge showed full. Display said I had 226 miles to go to empty. I was traveling in an unfamiliar highway with no services within a fifty mile range.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-06
Power train
2 of 10 total reports mention: power train.
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Stalling engine. I bought the motorcycle new and it has had a stalling problem since it was new and continues until today. The engine will stall at idle or on deceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-12
Visibility/wiper
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Engine
1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-03-17Fuel system, gasoline21V060000 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 and 2014 R nine T motorcycles.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 BMW R 1200 R — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V060000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2012 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 2012 BMW R 1200 R?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 BMW R 1200 R have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.