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BMW R 1200 RModel year report

2012 BMW R 1200 R Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,976miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 BMW R 1200 R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW R 1200 R. The part named most often is fuel system, with 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and engine (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,976 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 5 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: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11351191, filed 2020-08, 6,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11119403, filed 2018-08, 35,000 miles

Engine: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10616753, filed 2014-07, 680 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11119405, filed 2018-08, 6,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 680 and 16,000 miles.

70%0–1010%10–2520%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 4,976 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2013201420162018320192020
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 2012 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. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 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 2012 BMW R 1200 R have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW R 1200 R as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 BMW R 1200 R is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2012 BMW R 1200 R been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 BMW R 1200 R reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,976 miles and the middle half falls between 680 and 16,000 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 30, 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.