6
recalls
The BMW K1200 R has 6 recalls covering 51,494 vehicles as reported; model year 2007 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2007: 5
Units affected
51K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW K1200 R, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Fuel/propulsion system8
- Power train6
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Electrical system1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Service brakes1
- Service brakes, air1
- Complaints
- 20
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW K1200 R by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 16K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 6,631 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 17K units
- Steering1 · 428 units
- Suspension1 · 12K units
BMW K1200 R recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | BMW HP2 Enduro, HP2 Mega Moto US, HP2 Megamoto, HP2 Sport and 18 more (2005-2012): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 20V471000 | Fire | 16,926 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | BMW K 1300 S, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport, K1200 S and 1 more (2007-2013): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 12V487000 | Crash risk | 2,483 |
| Oct 8, 2010 | BMW K1200 GT, K1200 R, K1200 S, K1300 GT and 2 more (2005-2011): SuspensionNo. 10V488000 | Crash risk | 11,826 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | BMW F800 S, F800 ST, K1200 GT, K1200 R and 3 more (2007): SteeringNo. 08V342000 | Crash risk | 428 |
| Feb 23, 2007 | BMW K1200 GT, K1200 R, K1200 R Sport, K1200 S (2003-2007): Engine and engine coolingNo. 07V066000 | Fire | 6,631 |
| May 15, 2006 | BMW K1200 R, K1200 S, R 1200 ST, R1200 GS and 1 more (2004-2006): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 06V164000 | Crash risk | 13,200 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2013 BMW K1200 R recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2013 BMW K1200 R. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW K1200 R have?
6 recalls cover the BMW K1200 R, for 51,494 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW K1200 R?
Fuel/propulsion system: named in 8 of the 20 safety complaints about the BMW K1200 R, then power train (6). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.