The 2016 BMW R1200 Rs has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 47,775 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V4810002017-07-2847,775 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
EQUIPMENT
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2016 bmw r1200 rs motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the rear reflex reflectors were inoperable. The contact was informed by another motorist that the reflector lights were not illuminating as needed. The motorcycle was…”
“The contact owns a 2016 bmw r1200 rs motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the rear reflex reflectors were inoperable. The contact was informed by another motorist that the reflector lights were not illuminating as needed. The motorcycle was…”
“Mc 120 / 70r 17w while riding, I noticed a shake in the front of my motorcycle. Upon stopping I noticed a bulge in the center of the tread that was approximately 1.5" higher than the rest of the tread in an area that was about 1/3 the circumference of the tire. I attempted to ride the four miles…”
“The engine control unit is activating "limp mode" operation (reduced power/low rpm) forcing the operator to navigate traffic with minimal power. First events (4~5 times) occurred in may 2020 at odometer reading of 18000~18200. The engine control unit (ecu) had stored fault codes, 21f961 & 21f971…”
“The engine control unit is activating "limp mode" operation (reduced power/low rpm) forcing the operator to navigate traffic with minimal power. First events (4~5 times) occurred in may 2020 at odometer reading of 18000~18200. The engine control unit (ecu) had stored fault codes, 21f961 & 21f971…”
“The engine control unit is activating "limp mode" operation (reduced power/low rpm) forcing the operator to navigate traffic with minimal power. First events (4~5 times) occurred in may 2020 at odometer reading of 18000~18200. The engine control unit (ecu) had stored fault codes, 21f961 & 21f971…”
“Motorcycle engine control unit (ecu) is experiencing control logic faults and forces the engine into low power "limp mode" operation. In my case, several of these events occurred at ~18,000-miles (may 2020) and the servicing could find no mechanical or electrical problem. The manufacturer…”
“Motorcycle engine control unit (ecu) is experiencing control logic faults and forces the engine into low power "limp mode" operation. In my case, several of these events occurred at ~18,000-miles (may 2020) and the servicing could find no mechanical or electrical problem. The manufacturer…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW R1200 Rs as of
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