BMW R 1200 RT problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the BMW R 1200 RT (2005–2016).

Complaints
42
Recalls
5
Model years
12
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per BMW R 1200 RT model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW R 1200 RT model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 R 1200 RT10000Transmission & Drivetrain
2015 R 1200 RT10000Electrical System
2014 R 1200 RT30002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2013 R 1200 RT20001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2012 R 1200 RT50001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 R 1200 RT100002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2010 R 1200 RT20002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2009 R 1200 RT110003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2008 R 1200 RT30003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 R 1200 RT10003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2006 R 1200 RT00002—
2005 R 1200 RT30002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common BMW R 1200 RT problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    31 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the BMW R 1200 RT received by NHTSA each month.

BMW R 1200 RT recalls

  • Recall 21V060000Feb 8, 202120,963 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

    Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

  • Recall 15V141000Mar 11, 201543,426 vehiclesModel years 2005–2010

    Risk: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V320000Jun 12, 2014950 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2014

    Risk: If the piston rod breaks it will cause loss of stability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 13V617000Dec 12, 201350,184 vehiclesModel years 2005–2011

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  • Recall 10V276000Jun 18, 201015,532 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology