2007 BMW R 1200 RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2007 BMW R 1200 RT, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 2007 BMW R 1200 RT

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

NHTSA 15V141000 Reported March 11, 2015 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.
Fuel pump (fuel system)

NHTSA 13V617000 Reported December 12, 2013 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…
Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA 10V276000 Reported June 18, 2010 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.

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2007 BMW R 1200 RT have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,977 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Fuel/propulsion system9
Fuel system, gasoline6
Power train: driveline2
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling1
Power train1

What owners are reporting

“A fuel leak around at the fuel pump flange. Leaking around the support ring installed by the previous remedy. I contacted a dealer several times, but they have been unable to remedy due to no parts si”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system

“Fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to running out of fuel while moving. This is a common failure on many bike models from BMW from 2005-2013.the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was rep”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 10, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system

Compare BMW R 1200 RT model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1200 RT model year in NHTSA's database.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints
2004 BMW R 1200 RT	0	1
2005 BMW R 1200 RT	2	10
2006 BMW R 1200 RT	2	17
2007 BMW R 1200 RT	3	21
2008 BMW R 1200 RT	3	9
2009 BMW R 1200 RT	3	23
2010 BMW R 1200 RT	2	5
2011 BMW R 1200 RT	2	10
2012 BMW R 1200 RT	1	11
2013 BMW R 1200 RT	1	6
2014 BMW R 1200 RT	2	6
2015 BMW R 1200 RT	0	2
2016 BMW R 1200 RT	0	1

Checking a specific 2007 BMW R 1200 RT

How do I know if my 2007 BMW R 1200 RT 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2007 BMW R 1200 RT; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 10V276000).

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.