Bmw R1200 R 2013

Model R1200 R made in 2013 by Bmw got 3 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel/propulsion system. .

Model 2013

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
02/15/2013251
 Purchased a brand new 2013 bmw r1200r motorcycle and within 10 miles of riding away from dealer low fuel warning comes on and fuel gauges no longer working. stopped at nearest gas station and checked gas tank to find full tank of gas as dealer stated. called dealer and was told to continue to ride motorcycle for 50 miles and computer should re-set. continued to ride for 50 miles and no resolution. contacted dealer again and i was told i need to come in for service to replace fuel sensor strip. on a brand new motorcycle i feel this is unacceptable. upon researching the problem i learned and the dealer confirmed this has been an on going issue with bmw motorcycles for years. very disappointing to learn after spending $17,000 on a brand new motorcycle. bmw has not resolved the issue other than inconveniencing people to return for service. if the bike is no longer under warranty its a costly fix. more than just inconvenience, this is also a safety issue because the rider can unknowingly run out of gas if the gauges aren't working properly which can put a rider in harms way. i've also learned that bmw had the same issue with the 2010-2011 5-series cars and had a safety recall put into effect to resolve issue. why are the motorcycles not being handled in the same fashion? it's just as much of a safety issue if not more considering the physical exposure on a motorcycle. it's unacceptable to purchase a brand new bmw motorcycle and be faced with a malfunction issue that has been going on for years. bmw should not be allowed to sell equipment that they are well aware of is faulty. something needs to be done, there are literally thousands of motorcycle owners with the same problem. this needs to be investigated immediately. *tr
02/15/201325
 Purchased a brand new 2013 bmw r1200r motorcycle and within 10 miles of riding away from dealer low fuel warning comes on and fuel gauges no longer working. stopped at nearest gas station and checked gas tank to find full tank of gas as dealer stated. called dealer and was told to continue to ride motorcycle for 50 miles and computer should re-set. continued to ride for 50 miles and no resolution. contacted dealer again and i was told i need to come in for service to replace fuel sensor strip. on a brand new motorcycle i feel this is unacceptable. upon researching the problem i learned and the dealer confirmed this has been an on going issue with bmw motorcycles for years. very disappointing to learn after spending $17,000 on a brand new motorcycle. bmw has not resolved the issue other than inconveniencing people to return for service. if the bike is no longer under warranty its a costly fix. more than just inconvenience, this is also a safety issue because the rider can unknowingly run out of gas if the gauges aren't working properly which can put a rider in harms way. i've also learned that bmw had the same issue with the 2010-2011 5-series cars and had a safety recall put into effect to resolve issue. why are the motorcycles not being handled in the same fashion? it's just as much of a safety issue if not more considering the physical exposure on a motorcycle. it's unacceptable to purchase a brand new bmw motorcycle and be faced with a malfunction issue that has been going on for years. bmw should not be allowed to sell equipment that they are well aware of is fualty. something needs to be done, there are literally thousands of motorcyle owners with the same problem. this needs to be investigated immediatley