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2011 Bmw R1200 R

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2011 Bmw R1200 R has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (67% of all complaints), specifically: 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,.

6

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

4 complaints
67%
  • • 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,
  • • 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
  • • 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
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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,”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints
17%
  • • 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
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
17%
  • • 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
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    FUEL 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 BEHIND,

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: 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

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: 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

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw R1200 R — Year Comparison

How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011
6Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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