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BMW R 1200 RModel year report

2009 BMW R 1200 R Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
15,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW R 1200 R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW R 1200 R. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (100% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and other or unknown (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 20 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The fuel gauge displayed that I had 40 miles left and was on reserve and the low fuel light illuminated. Two miles later, on the way to stop for gas, the engine suddenly sputtered on a busy interstate and died. I had no power and managed to safely coast through traffic to a stop on the shoulder of the interstate. Fortunately I was able to slosh the tank back and forth and start the engine again and made it safely to a gas station 4 miles down the road where I filled up a bone dry tank still telling me I had 38 miles left on the tank. …”

NHTSA complaint #10499882, filed 2013-02, 15,000 miles

Electrical system: “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. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. …”

NHTSA complaint #11433912, filed 2021-09

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,009 and 35,000 miles.

33%0–1033%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 15,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2012120131201912021120241
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 BMW R 1200 R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 20 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 20 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW R 1200 R

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013121,1002———Not enough data
2012104,9761———Not enough data
201167,3563———Not enough data
2009515,0004———Not enough data
2008116,8006———Not enough data
2007740,0006———Not enough data

All BMW R 1200 R model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 BMW R 1200 R have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW R 1200 R as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW R 1200 R is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2009 BMW R 1200 R been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW R 1200 R reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,009 and 35,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.