2012 BMW R 1200 R Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 680miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2012 BMW R 1200 R, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 680 miles.
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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165274Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10165251Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10193510Sep 10, 2014Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 BMW R 1200 R
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW R 1200 R
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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