2015 BMW R1200 RS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 BMW R1200 RS
The 2015 BMW R1200 RS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 BMW R1200 RS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 BMW R1200 RS, potentially affecting up to 50,917 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 →Recall 17V481000 — EQUIPMENT
| 47,775 vehicles 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 optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 BMW R1200 RS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW R1200 RS.
Safety Rating for the 2015 BMW R1200 RS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 BMW R1200 RS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 BMW R1200 RS
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2015 BMW R1200 RS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC000222 — SERVICE BRAKES
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 BMW R1200 RS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1200 RS
- 2015 BMW R1200 RS (current)
- 2016 BMW R1200 RS — 9 complaints
- 2017 BMW R1200 RS — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW R1200 RS — 0 complaints