BMW R 1200 R years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R 1200 R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R 1200 R years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW R 1200 R complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW R 1200 R problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system48
- Electrical6
- Brakes5
- Transmission2
- Engine2
- Visibility1
BMW R 1200 R problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | - | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 12 | Fuel system | 1,100 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 | - | 10 | Fuel system | 6,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 13,200 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | - | 4 | Fuel system | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 5 | Fuel system | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2008 | - | 11 | Fuel system | 6,800 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2007 | - | 7 | Fuel system | 40,000 | 6 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2006 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 10
Questions about the BMW R 1200 R
What years of the BMW R 1200 R should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R 1200 R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R 1200 R?
2009, 2011 and 2007 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 6 and 7).
What is the most common problem with the BMW R 1200 R?
Fuel system, with 48 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (6) and brakes (5).
How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 R have?
10 recalls between 2006 and 2015. The 2008 model year has the most, with 6.
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