2012 BMW R 1200 RBmw R 1200 R 2012

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2012 BMW R 1200 R.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 2012 BMW R 1200 R?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 2012 BMW R 1200 R, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 179604 [USA]: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 ho
  • MC330423 - POWER TRAIN: 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 affe
  • MC160214 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel strip??A?A? Equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
  • MC000222 - BRAKES (PWS): 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.
  • SIM010917 - EQUIPMENT: Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as dangerous goods (dg)
  • SIM010717 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The engine?S intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?Eligible usspecification
  • MC610315 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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.
  • MC000521 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 communic
  • MC610821 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When diagnosing fault codes (0x3a13d7, 0x3a13d9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
  • MC64465398 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
  • MC660118 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
  • MC62335843 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After turning ignition key on and first scroll through of the board computer (bc), all menu items are displayed. When a scond scroll through is done th abmient tempertuire and average speed displays are missing. Only range and average consu
  • MC59823415 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
  • MC64011504 - EQUIPMENT: Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
  • MC64011504 - EQUIPMENT: Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
  • MC64606814 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Which charger should be used to charge the li-ion hp and/or m batteries.
  • MC6192247601 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Shift assist does not function after performing sib 23 001 15 (017) dme software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ista/p version 3.56.0.
  • MC2100116 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Bmw motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
  • MC62571524_03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: During programming ith ista/p software version3.58.2.001. A programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
  • MC62533649 - STRUCTURE: Rust stains occur in the rear of the case holders. Rusty water emerges through the vent hole that is required for the production process.
  • MC2100116 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Bmw motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
  • MC56005564 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
  • MC55813536 - EQUIPMENT: Navigator v maintains a bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
  • MC2300117 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY: Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
  • MC52892177 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Trip distance recorder sets itself to zero. Software error in the instrument cluster.
  • MC61326053 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
  • MC61461571 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
  • MC6132605 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
  • MC60576836 - EQUIPMENT: The lock barrel form the top case is lost. The tab on the lock barrel is 180 degrees out.
  • MC6100315 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
  • B840616 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
  • MC64010520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
  • SIB-16-002-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY: Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200817

There is a recall on fuel pumps recall # 20v-471. My fuel pump needs to be replaced as it is failing. The recall includes bikes up to model year 2011. While my bike is a 2012, it was manufactured in 2011 and should be included in the recall. I have only 6000 miles on my bike and the part has failed way to early for it not to be included with the recall. Thank you

NoNoN NoneNone20200816

There is a recall on fuel pumps recall # 20v-471. My fuel pump needs to be replaced as it is failing. The recall includes bikes up to model year 2011. While my bike is a 2012, it was manufactured in 2011 and should be included in the recall. I have only 6000 miles on my bike and the part has failed way to early for it not to be included with the recall. Thank you

NoNoN NoneNone20190701

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw r1200 r. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel pump. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed. The failure mileage was 40,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20180801

Fuel leak from broken plastic "quick disconnect" fitting on the left side of the motorcycle. I noticed the issue when i was riding the motorcycle on the highway and raw fuel was spraying onto my leg and onto the cylinder & cylinder head of the engine. I pulled off the highway into a gas station to determine the source of the leak. After removing some plastic trim/covers i found the source was the plastic 90 degree fitting had cracked. The fuel fitting did not fail due to any impact, tampering or abuse; it is in a protected area at the lower edge of the fuel tank and covered by a piece of plastic trim. After inspecting the failed part, i noticed how thin the plastic is and how it broke on the groove (a stress riser). I believe the part is poorly designed and poses a serious safety and fire hazard to the vehicle operator. In my opinion, such components should be made of higher quality material such as stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance. After checking with the bmw dealer for a replacement fitting, i decided to replace the fuel connector with a barbed 90 degree stainless steel fitting to prevent the possibility of a re-occurrence because i believe the bmw supplied part to be flawed and inherently dangerous.

NoNoN NoneNone20160825

My fuel gauge failed due to the failure of the fuel level sending "strip" - this is common on many bmw motorcycle models from 2004-2014. As a result of the failure i ran out of fuel on a busy highway. This created a dangerous situation.

NoNoN NoneNone20140726

Motorcycle engine stopped running on highway off ramp. Engine would crank, but not restart. Fuel gauge on electronic readout showed 78 miles until refill. No warning lights were flashing. Put fuel in the tank, started right up. In-tank fuel sensor is faulty. *js

NoNoN NoneNone20140430

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. This happened between glances at the instrument cluster. Since it was a 90 degree day and in stop and go traffic i was watching the engine temperature gauge closely. The engine temperature gauge is part of the same cluster as the fuel gauge so i know the change from a half tank of fuel to no fuel was almost if not instantaneous. It is the result of a bad fuel sensor in the fuel tank that is a known issue with this type of strip sensor. With hundreds of these sensors going bad inside the fuel tank how long will it be before one has a serious fault and blows up the fuel tank sitting between the motorcycle riders legs. Never say never. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20140409

Left side mirror glass fell out. While on the highway, the lef side mirror glass fell out. It was held in by a few small dabs of silicone from the factory. Another disappointment courtesy of bmw, not covered by the warranty. Poor design and shoddy workmanship are the cause of the glass falling out under normal use conditions. The date below is a rough estimate. I do not have the receipt with the replacement date handy at this time. Lack of the left mirror made lane changes less safe.

NoNoN NoneNone20130724

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. The motorcycle gas gauge remained at full for the remainder 2,100 mile of the trip to phoenix from florida. Dealer said they have ordered a fuel strip to replace the faulty one under warranty. *tr

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