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Model year

2015 BMW R1200 RS

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (2)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (25)
Recall campaigns covering this model year249k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 BMW R1200 RS by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2015 BMW R1200 RS

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Recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW R1200 RS
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
18E-016Mar 21, 2018Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number…Equipment1,571Part replacement
17V-481Jul 28, 2017When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blockedEquipment47,775Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 BMW R1200 RS

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    25 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 how to handle âdisc…
    • MC330423 Dec 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 affected by the SI 33…
    • MC000222 Nov 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • MC610821 Jul 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
    • MC64465398 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
    • MC000913 May 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.
    • MC660118 Jun 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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
    • MC310421 Apr 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
    • MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
    • MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
    • MC64606814 Mar 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
    • MC6192247601 Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • MC2100116 Jun 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 which may damage the …
    • MC62571524_03 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • MC62533649 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rust stains occur in the rear of the case holders. Rusty water emerges through the vent hole that is required for the production process.
    • MC2100116 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 which may damage the g…
    • MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
    • MC63353852 May 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/20…
    • MC2300117 May 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
    • MC61326053 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
    • MC61461571 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
    • MC6132605 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
    • MC61737304 Jul 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The protective film is applied only to the black frame on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.
    • MC6100315 May 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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. If this happens th…
    • MC54075516 Feb 5, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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