2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority). Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 r 1200 rt police motorcycles manufactured from april 2005 through september 2009. The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and onto the roadway.
Remedy: Dealers will attach two tether cables to the device in order to secure it to the motorcycle in the event the mounting bracket becomes loose. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority). For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare BMW R 1200 RT (authority) model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1200 RT (authority) model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)
How do I know if my 2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 BMW R 1200 RT (authority); your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V328000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.