2015 BMW R 1200 R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2015 BMW R 1200 R has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 BMW R 1200 R recalls

Rear reflectors may be blocked by luggage cases, raising crash risk

Recall 17V481Jul 28, 201747,775 vehicles affected

On certain BMW motorcycles equipped with optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors can be partially blocked from view.

Most common 2015 BMW R 1200 R problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Engine1

What owners report

2015-10-12, Electrical System
THE 2015 R1200R WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW WITH 0 MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 750 MILES THE OEM BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE. THE BIKE WAS BROUGHT IN AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. UPON ARRIVAL TO PICK UP MY BIKE IT DID NOT TURN OVER ON THE FIRST TRY. THE SECOND START WAS UNEVENTFUL AND NO OTHER ISSUES WERE OBSERVED. AFTER THIS, APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE COLD STARTS RESULTED IN THE SAME ISSUE. WHETHER THE STARTER WAS ENGAGED FOR ONLY A COUPLE OF SECONDS OR LONGER IT WOULD NOT START. SUBSEQUENT STARTS WORK AS DESIGNED. THE BIKE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO FIX BY THE BMW CORPORATION. A SECONDARY PROBLEM WAS ALSO DISCOVERED. THE BIKE'S ELECTRONICS ARE SUPPOSE TO DETECT W

2015 BMW R 1200 R questions

Does the 2015 BMW R 1200 R have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 BMW R 1200 R: Rear reflectors may be blocked by luggage cases, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW R 1200 R?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 BMW R 1200 R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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