The worst 2016 BMW R 1200 R problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V481000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 BMW R 1200 R 35
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle...
- Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket...
- The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button
- The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
- Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
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Is the 2016 BMW R 1200 R reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 BMW R 1200 R.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 BMW R 1200 R?
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How many recalls does the 2016 BMW R 1200 R have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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