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BMW R1200 RS years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the BMW R1200 RS since 2016, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2016 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
1
Worst year
2016
Model years
2016-2016

BMW R1200 RS years to avoid

No model year of the BMW R1200 RS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW R1200 RS years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW R1200 RS complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2016

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW R1200 RS problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Lights
    1

BMW R1200 RS problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-4Electrical10

Recalls 1

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Questions about the BMW R1200 RS

What years of the BMW R1200 RS should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW R1200 RS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW R1200 RS?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW R1200 RS?

Fuel system, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and electrical (2).

How many recalls does the BMW R1200 RS have?

1 recall between 2016 and 2016. The 2017 model year has the most, with 1.

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