NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2007 BMW R Series, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW R SERIES.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Investigations
3 investigations; 0 open.
EA13006
Opened: 2013-07-12. Closed: 2014-01-31.
Fuel Leak - Motorycle
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16, 2012, BMW had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports d
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Linked campaign numbers: 13V617000.
PE12036
Opened: 2012-11-16. Closed: 2013-07-22.
Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investigation (ODI) has obtained an owner video illustrating the issue.This video, and other material, may be
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE07031
Opened: 2007-06-21. Closed: 2007-10-23.
MOTORCYCLE FIRES
UNLIKE MOST MOTORCYCLES, WHERE A SIGHT GLASS IS USED TO DETERMINE ENGINE OIL LEVEL, THE SUBJECT, AIR-COOLED, MOTORCYCLES ARE BUILT BY BMW WITH A POLYMER (PLASTIC) SIGHT GLASS THAT, IN SOME INSTANCES, MELTS DUE TO HIGH ENGINE/OIL TEMPERATURE.THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATED CONTRARY TO BMW'S OWNER MANUAL ADMONITION: WARNING:DO NOT KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS
Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
10 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 how to handle A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10245433
Date: 2023-11-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender A A?A A A A Fuel StripA A?A A A A equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
10182619
Date: 2020-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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
10147848
Date: 2015-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
10056106
Date: 2014-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL 2005-2013 R, K SERIES. *PE
10148246
Date: 2014-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ?Fuel Strip? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
10038217
Date: 2013-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
10037025
Date: 2010-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
10033130
Date: 2009-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASES, EPC DOES NOT SHOW THAT THE REPAIR KIT IS
10030825
Date: 2007-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10% CAN HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE AND CAN RESULT IN