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BMW R 1200 RT Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 122 owner complaints across 13 model years of the BMW R 1200 RT (2004–2016). The most-complained-about year is 2009.

5
safety recalls, all years
122
owner complaints, all years
2007
year with most recalls
2009
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW R 1200 RT model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2016 BMW R 1200 RT01
2015 BMW R 1200 RT02
2014 BMW R 1200 RT26
2013 BMW R 1200 RT16
2012 BMW R 1200 RT111
2011 BMW R 1200 RT210
2010 BMW R 1200 RT25
2009 BMW R 1200 RT323
2008 BMW R 1200 RT39
2007 BMW R 1200 RT321
2006 BMW R 1200 RT217
2005 BMW R 1200 RT210
2004 BMW R 1200 RT01

What BMW R 1200 RT owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. The 2009 model year has the most, with 23.

All BMW R 1200 RT recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW R 1200 RT, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V060000 Reported 20,963 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

  2. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 15V141000 Reported 43,426 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

  3. Suspension Do not drive

    NHTSA 14V320000 Reported 950 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 R1200 RT motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, to May 5, 2014. The affected vehicles have a Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) rear shock absorber. The piston rod within the rear shock absorber can break without warning, causing loss of stability.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Dynamic ESA shock absorber, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417. Note: Owners…

    Model years: 2014

  4. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 13V617000 Reported 50,184 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped)…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

  5. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 10V276000 Reported 15,532 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. The brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a "sleeve" along a portion of the lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 20, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009

Other BMW models

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.