2011 BMW R1200 R
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2011 BMW R1200 R. Newest first.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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 support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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- Fuel system, gasoline
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…
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 pump. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact was not taken to the dealer for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. ..Updated 12/20/16 *bf *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 to run out of gas as a motorcycle bucks as it runs out of gas (dies and catches, etc.) and I almost come off the bike in traffic. and it makes leaving the road difficult so a danger to other traffic (http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/licenses/mcm996.pdf). what I don't understand IS why nhtsa IS doing nothing despite multiple safety complaints on this site over what IS now a four (4) year period on something that has a simple fix - a gas gauge. as the 2011 post makes clear, that occupant was "almost hit from behind, and nearly caused a reaction accident ...of cars ...that had to suddenly stop and/or evade contact with other vehicles slowing due to my inability to keep up in traffic." as that poster noted, " I have subsequently discovered my faulty fuel gauge issue IS very very common.... Affecting a very significant number of BMW r1200r motorcycles. ... The "repair" IS not necessarily a guaranteed fix, mandating that many r1200r owners have to make multiple trips to a BMW dealer to perhaps, and finally, receive a fuel sensor strip that actually IS functional." BMW has just announced another recall for this bike but apparently IS stalling nhtsa on this issue. my dealer IS BMW of ft. Worth and they were happy to tell me my warranty expired two weeks before had it brought back in to be fixed (it only has 1100 miles) and I could either pay hundreds of dollars -or- just pick it up as IS with a non-functioning and dangerous fuel gauge. no concern whatsoever for my safety or the risk caused by operating a motorcycle with a defective gauge. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
The motorcycle has a "miles to empty" display to instruct the driver when to refuel. also a graph that displays how much fuel remains ...and a low fuel light. all run by a "fuel strip" inside the gas tank. on this date I ran out of fuel on a busy interstate with 1) no low fuel light. 2) about…
The motorcycle has a "miles to empty" display to instruct the driver when to refuel. also a graph that displays how much fuel remains ...and a low fuel light. all run by a "fuel strip" inside the gas tank. on this date I ran out of fuel on a busy interstate with 1) no low fuel light. 2) about half a tank showing on the graphic display 3) "159 miles to empty" on the computer. all these items are driven by this faulty fuel strip. it IS quite a safety issue to have you engine halt suddenly at speed on a busy urban interstate. I was stranded against the inner guard rail for sometime as 70mph traffic ran buy about 4 feet away. many of these fuel strips have failed in BMW motorcycles and they need to be replaced by an improved part. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
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
- Electrical system · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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 out of gas in traffic your vehicle could stop and get hit.
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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, and nearly caused a reaction accident composed of cars behind me that had to suddenly stop and/or evade contact with other vehicles slowing due to my inability to keep up in traffic. I have subsequently discovered my faulty fuel gauge issue IS very very common.... Affecting a very significant number of BMW r1200r motorcycles. while the faulty gauge issue IS addressed by BMW (if the bike IS under warranty), the replacement fuel sensor strip (the faulty part) IS of the same style as the original fuel sensor strip. thus, the "repair" IS not necessarily a guaranteed fix, mandating that many r1200r owners have to make multiple trips to a BMW dealer to perhaps, and finally, receive a fuel sensor strip that actually IS functional. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10248094Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity (model year 2023 and older), affected customers will be informed about the change. This will be in the form of a direct-to-customer letter with a description of the new maintenance schedule, specific owners manual insert, and consumer warranty book insert. 1. For vehicles affected by SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), this service action must be performed first. All conditions described in this bulletin apply after the open Service Action has been completed. No additional communication is required for K5x models model year 2024 and onwards. Those models have the new maintenance schedule in their owners manual.
- 10245433BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender Fuel Strip equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
- 10228448BMW 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.
- 10215024The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
- 10204679BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
- 10204667One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
- 10201170When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
- 10201169Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
- 10200500The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
- 10200269The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
- 10193515After turning ignition key on and first scroll through of the Board Computer (BC), all menu items are displayed. When a scond scroll through is done th abmient tempertuire and average speed displays are missing. Only range and average consumption are displayed.
- 10193510Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
- 10165274Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10165251Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10159164Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
- 10151430Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
- 10151392BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line.
- 10151297During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
- 10151243Rust stains occur in the rear of the case holders. Rusty water emerges through the vent hole that is required for the production process.
- 10151238BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen gradually over a period of time.
- 10150154R1200R has no fuel level or engine temperature display despite having an on-board computer
- 10149289Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
- 10149288Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- 10149274Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- 10147961Trip distance recorder sets itself to zero. Software error in the instrument cluster.
- 10147804After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
- 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
- 10147754After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
- 10147751The lock barrel form the top case is lost. The tab on the lock barrel is 180 degrees out.
- 10147168BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens the 'General' warning light shows red and the battery symbol appears in the multifunction display.
- 10136760Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.
- 10136759Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
- 10136755In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event the rear drive needs replaced or the rear brake caliper is removed and installed.
- 10135006Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
- 10056106BMW mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model 2005-2013 r, k series.
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