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2011 BMW R1200 R Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 BMW R1200 R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,926 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V471000 2020-08-10 16,926 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the…

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw r1200. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). Metal clamps were placed over the fuel pump flange in order to reinforce the piece. The contact stated that the repair failed and the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2016-10-01

“The fuel gauge quit working. The dealer said this was due to the fuel sensor. My bmw has only 1100 miles on it. Multiple post online on my exact model - as well as multiple safety complaints on this very site to nhtsa - show this is a fairly common problem. It is an extreme hazard on a motorcycle…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-03-09

“The fuel gauge showed a rapid loss of fuel, indicating a nearly full tank one moment and then changing to indicate an empty tank in matter of seconds. This was very distracting on the highway and could prove dangerous and lead to an accident.. *tr”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-02-23

“The fuel gauge quit working. The dealer said this was due to a faulty fuel sensor and this was a fairly common problem. He blamed the ethanol in the gas and said we needed to use an additive to prevent it. *tr if you rely on your gas gauge (who doesn't) and it reads full or part full and you run…”

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · reported 2012-03-27

“The fuel gauge quit working. The dealer said this was due to a faulty fuel sensor and this was a fairly common problem. He blamed the ethanol in the gas and said we needed to use an additive to prevent it. *tr if you rely on your gas gauge (who doesn't) and it reads full or part full and you run…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2012-03-27

“The bmw r1200r motorcycles is equipped with a fuel gauge. The gauge very commonly fails, allowing the operator to believe he/she has sufficient fuel to continue. In my case, I was accelerating while entering a congested freeway when I suddenly ran wholly out of fuel. I was almost hit from behind,…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2011-07-06
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 BMW R1200 R as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.