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2016 BMW R1200 RSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 BMW R1200 RS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-481 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 BMW R1200 RS has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Equipment
1Exterior lighting
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 BMW R1200 RS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other R1200 RS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R1200 RS median. How we score
'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What R1200 RS owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Motorcycle Engine Control Unit (ECU) is experiencing control logic faults and forces the engine into low power "Limp Mode" operation. In my case, several of these events occurred at ~18,000-miles (May 2020) and the servicing could find no mechanical or electrical problem. The manufacturer…
The engine control unit is activating "Limp Mode" operation (reduced power/low rpm) forcing the operator to navigate traffic with minimal power. First events (4~5 times) occurred in May 2020 at odometer reading of 18000~18200. The engine control unit (ECU) had stored fault codes, 21F961 & 21F971…
Own a 2016 R1200 RS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.