VehicleVerdict

BMW R 1200 ST years to avoid

Across 2005–2008, no single R 1200 ST year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2005 drew the most complaints; 2008 the fewest.

9

Total complaints

8

Recall campaigns

2005–2008

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

BMW R 1200 ST NHTSA complaints by model year7 complaints2005: 7 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 0 complaints
BMW R 1200 ST NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every R 1200 ST year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200801
200725
200604
200576

Common questions

What is the best year for the BMW R 1200 ST?

By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among R 1200 ST years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 ST have?

Across all model years, the R 1200 ST has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.