2011 BMW R 1200 R Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 83%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 BMW R 1200 R, 83% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,200 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Bmw r1200r motorcycles is equipped with a fuel gauge. The gauge very commonly fails, allowing the operator to believe he/she has sufficient fuel to continue. In my case, I was accelerating while entering a congested freeway when I suddenly ran wholly out of fuel. I was almost hit from behind, and nearly caused a reaction accident composed of cars behind me that had to suddenly stop and/or evade contact with other vehicles slowing due to my inability to keep up in traffic. I have subsequently discovered my faulty fuel gauge issue is very very common.... …”
NHTSA complaint #10498401, filed 2013-02, 1,322 miles“The fuel gauge showed a rapid loss of fuel, indicating a nearly full tank one moment and then changing to indicate an empty tank in matter of seconds. This was very distracting on the highway and could prove dangerous and lead to an accident..”
NHTSA complaint #10500556, filed 2013-02, 13,200 miles“The motorcycle has a miles to empty display to instruct the driver when to refuel. Also a graph that displays how much fuel remains ...and a low fuel light. All run by a fuel strip inside the gas tank. On this date I ran out of fuel on a busy interstate with 1) no low fuel light. 2) about half a tank showing on the graphic display 3) 159 miles to empty on the computer. All these items are driven by this faulty fuel strip. It is quite a safety issue to have you engine halt suddenly at speed on a busy urban interstate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10574225, filed 2014-03, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw r1200. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). Metal clamps were placed over the fuel pump flange in order to reinforce the piece. The contact stated that the repair failed and the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel pump. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact was not taken to the dealer for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. ..updated 12/20/16”
NHTSA complaint #10911266, filed 2016-10, 24,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V060000Feb 8, 2021BMW 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…Covers: BMW R 1200 R 2011–2014, K 1600 GTL 2011–2014, K1300 S 2011–2014 +7 more
- 20V471000Aug 10, 2020BMW 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…Covers: BMW R 1200 R 2006–2011, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +13 more
- 13V617000Dec 12, 2013BMW 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…Covers: BMW R 1200 R 2007–2011, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245433Nov 13, 2023BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K…
- 10056106Jun 1, 2014Bmw 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…
- 10150154Mar 1, 2013R1200R has no fuel level or engine temperature display despite having an on-board computer
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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.
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