2018 BMW R1200 R
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 84 TSBs
18E016000 Mar 21, 2018
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
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 y... Read more
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 BMW R1200 R
84 manufacturer communications from 56 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 5 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 5 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 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 ho
MC330423
Dec 13, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Since 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 affe
MC000222
Nov 8, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
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.
M410122
Oct 1, 2022
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
M410122
Oct 1, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
MC610821
Jul 13, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC55297495
Jul 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle 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 bein
MC660118
Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 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
MC64465398
May 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
MC64011504
Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504
Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504
Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504
Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64606814
Mar 1, 2019
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
B840616
May 1, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
B840616
May 1, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
B840616
May 1, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
B310112
Apr 1, 2018
200000 WHEELS
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
B310112
Apr 1, 2018
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
B310112
Apr 1, 2018
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
B120718
Apr 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DME FC 1C0102 IS STORED WITH NO OTHER RELATED FAULTS: The following fault has been stored in the Digital Motor electronics (DME) fault memory with no other engine oil pressure faults stored.
B661016
Mar 1, 2018
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
GARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED: The vehicle's rear view mirror integrated universal remote control is incompatible with some garage door (or fence) opener devices installed at the driver's residence and/or business.
B660218
Mar 1, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:
B651316
Mar 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot be Swapped between Vehicles for Testing. 'Component Protection Active': If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to e
B662317
Mar 1, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE: When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart Opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
B710218
Mar 1, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
DELIVERY STOP: REPLACE UNDERHOOD EMISSIONS LABEL: A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective March 2, 2018) on Model Year 2018 BMW 3 Series vehicles that have been produced from November 14, 2017 ? February 11, 2018. The affected vehicles w
B720417
Mar 1, 2018
220000 SEATS
FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied.
B641216
Mar 1, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC BLOWER NOT WORKING: HVAC blower is not working.
B630516
Mar 1, 2018
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
B621917
Mar 1, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Upon starting the vehicle (terminal 15 switched on), the instrument cluster does not function (stays dark, no needle response, no bus communication).
B620218
Mar 1, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as "Due" (yellow).
B513016
Mar 1, 2018
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
B513016
Mar 1, 2018
173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
B180218
Mar 1, 2018
063200 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.
B630516
Mar 1, 2018
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
B840418
Mar 1, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BLUETOOTH AND USB AUDIO PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS MISSING - IPHONE: Playlists, song titles, etc. from iPhone do not display on Head Unit Basic 2.
B840618
Mar 1, 2018
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
CONNECTEDDRIVE-REMOTE SERVICES DO NOT FUNCTION: Remote Services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the BMW Connected App) do not function after vehicle has been
MC63473054
Feb 16, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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.
MC63473054
Feb 16, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
B120618
Feb 1, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
DME FAULT CODE CDC203: Various control units contain faults indicating missing messages from the battery management electronics
B841117
Feb 1, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
BMW APPS RANDOMLY STARTS PLAYING ON ITS OWN: While listening to FM, or AM, or Satellite Radio (SDARs), the audio source randomly switches to BMW Apps (Pandora, Spotify, Audible etc.) with no input from driver or passenger.
B840318
Feb 1, 2018
220000 SEATS
TOUCH COMMAND: SEAT CONTROL FUNCTION MISSING AFTER PROGRAMMING: The seat adjustment function for front passenger and rear seats is missing from the BMW Touch Command.
B661317
Feb 1, 2018
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYS INCORRECT VEHICLE MODEL: After programming the vehicle, the incorrect vehicle model is displayed in the CID (Central Information Display) when surround view camera function is active.
B660418
Feb 1, 2018
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
DURING PARKING MANEUVERING ASSISTANT OPERATION, DRIVER GEAR INPUT IS IGNORED: Sporadically, during a Parking Maneuvering Assistant or Parking Assistant operation the gear change requested (R to D or D to R) by the driver is ignored.
B660218
Feb 1, 2018
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
COMFORT ACCESS SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically, vehicle is unable to be locked or unlocked via the door handle.
B640118
Feb 1, 2018
355200 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.
B630118
Feb 1, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FLICKERING LIGHTS- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR: Intermittently interior and/or exterior lights are flickering or flashing and no audio function.
B621817
Feb 1, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
B510218
Feb 1, 2018
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
WATER LEAK IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAUSES AUTOMATIC TAILGATE TO FAIL: The automatic tailgate may not function intermittently or permanently.
B160118
Feb 1, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
REMOVING FUEL FEED LINE FOR PARKED CAR HEATING FROM REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP: Modify the universal replacement fuel pump assembly to allow it to be correctly installed in a US market vehicle.
MC64010520
Jan 29, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
B310112
Jan 1, 2018
010000 STEERING
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
B651316
Jan 1, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NBT-EVO (NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL) HEAD UNIT CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING. ?COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE?
B650318
Jan 1, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
B310112
Jan 1, 2018
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
B513016
Jan 1, 2018
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
B650318
Jan 1, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
B652517
Nov 1, 2017
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ENTRY EVO HEAD UNIT WILL NOT PLAY MP3 FORMATTED CD's: Data CD?s (encoded as MP3?s) can NOT be played.
MC2300117
May 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC2300117
May 1, 2017
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC2100116
Jun 1, 2016
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BMW 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 whic
MC62571524_03
Apr 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
During 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.
MC2100116
Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 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 whic
MC2100116
Mar 1, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 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 whic
MC62533649
Mar 1, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
Rust stains occur in the rear of the case holders. Rusty water emerges through the vent hole that is required for the production process.
MC62335843
Dec 4, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After 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 consu
MC61326053
Oct 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
MC6192247601
Aug 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Shift 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.
MC6192247601
Aug 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Shift 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.
MC6132605
Jun 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
MC61461571
Jun 1, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC60576836
Jun 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
The lock barrel form the top case is lost. The tab on the lock barrel is 180 degrees out.
MC6132605
Jun 1, 2015
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
MC6132605
Jun 1, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
MC6100315
May 1, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW 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. I
MC6100315
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW 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. I
MC56005564
Oct 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
MC56005564
Oct 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
MC56005564
Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC59823415
Sep 10, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
MC52892177
Jan 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trip distance recorder sets itself to zero. Software error in the instrument cluster.
BMW R1200 R - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW R1200 R across all model years (2006, 2018).
18
Total Recalls
20
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths