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Service bulletins for the 2016 BMW R 1200 RS

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

31 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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MC3304232024-09-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
B6113052024-02-01. Service bulletin. 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 “discharged battery” complaints.
MC3304232024-01-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity (model year 2023 and older), affected customers will be informed about the change. This will be in the form of a direct-to-customer letter with a description of the new maintenance schedule, specific owner’s manual insert, and consumer warranty book insert. 1. For vehicles affected by SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), this service action must be performed first. All conditions described in this bulletin apply after the open Service Action has been completed. No additional communication is required for K5x models model year 2024 and onwards. Those models have the new maintenance schedule in their owner’s manual.
MC0002222023-01-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. 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.
TEC262022-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
TEC252022-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tec25 Wishbone Return
TEC242022-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
SIM1101152022-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
SIM0106032022-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
MC6108212021-09-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC644653982021-08-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
MC0009132021-08-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.
MC6601182021-08-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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
MC3104212021-05-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
MC640115042019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC640115042019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC646068142019-04-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
MC61922476012018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
MC21001162018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 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 gasket of the clutch line.
MC62571524_032018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
MC625336492018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Rust stains occur in the rear of the case holders. Rusty water emerges through the vent hole that is required for the production process.
MC21001162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. 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 gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen gradually over a period of time.
MC558135362018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC633538522018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY. 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 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants. In the case of a loss of function, a gear change (without the gearshift assistant) is possible only with the actuation of the clutch lever.
MC23001172018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT. Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.

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