2007 BMW R Series Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2007 BMW R Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Prompted by an article released regarding this vehicle model's fuel pump/pump cover outlet boss and fitting assembly fracturing and leaking fuel I inspected mine. About 3/4 of the boss is visible for inspection. It is cracked in seven places. Cracks are vertical, starting at the boss base…”
“Motorcycle shifted from 1st gear to neutral and clutch released while waiting for light to change. Transmission failed to shift into 1st gear to move off with departing traffic, resulted in two near rear end collisions with following cars. Returned to dealer for 600mi run in service, failure of…”
“Motorcycle shifted from 1st gear to neutral and clutch released while waiting for light to change. Transmission failed to shift into 1st gear to move off with departing traffic, resulted in two near rear end collisions with following cars. Returned to dealer for 600mi run in service, failure of…”
“I purchased a 2007 r1200rt bmw motorcycle with a safety package option that includes a tire pressure monitoring system (tpm) that was touted and advertised as a safety feature to help prevent an accident due to a catastrophic tire failure while riding. The system has never worked properly. The…”
“Motorcycle ran out of fuel just 9 miles after low fuel warning illuminated. Trip computer indicated 34 miles remaining to empty, and fuel gauge showed approximately 1/8 tank. Stated capacity of tank is 4.8 gallons, average fuel economy is approx. 50 mpg according to trip computer. *tr”
Defect investigations
Fuel Leak - Motorycle
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16,…
MOTORCYCLE FIRES
UNLIKE MOST MOTORCYCLES, WHERE A SIGHT GLASS IS USED TO DETERMINE ENGINE OIL LEVEL, THE SUBJECT, AIR-COOLED, MOTORCYCLES ARE BUILT BY BMW WITH A POLYMER (PLASTIC) SIGHT GLASS THAT, IN SOME INSTANCES, MELTS DUE TO HIGH ENGINE/OIL TEMPERATURE.THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATED CONTRARY TO BMW'S OWNER…
Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investigation (ODI) has…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW R Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.