2018 BMW R1200 R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 BMW R1200 R
The 2018 BMW R1200 R has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 BMW R1200 R
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 BMW R1200 R, potentially affecting up to 3,142 vehicles.
Recall 18E016000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,571 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles,...
Consequence: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 18E016000 — VISIBILITY
| 1,571 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles,...
Consequence: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 BMW R1200 R
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW R1200 R.
Safety Rating for the 2018 BMW R1200 R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BMW R1200 R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BMW R1200 R
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 BMW R1200 R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B660218 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:
B180218 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST TAILPIPES MISALIGNED (B57): The rear tailpipe extensions do not line up evenly with the rear bumper.
MC63473054 — ENGINE
Engine is placed into emergency operation mode and max rpm is reduced due to a deviation in throttle signals. Signal evaluation software has been reworked and should be installed.
B640118 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS NOT ACCEPTABLE: Air distribution and/or temperature regulation variation exceeds design parameters.
MC52892177 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trip distance recorder sets itself to zero. Software error in the instrument cluster.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 BMW R1200 R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1200 R
- 2015 BMW R1200 R — 2 complaints
- 2016 BMW R1200 R — 0 complaints
- 2017 BMW R1200 R — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW R1200 R (current)