2011 BMW R 1200 RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 BMW R 1200 RT, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 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.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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…
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 BMW R 1200 RT have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,747 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This vehicle was subject to a recall under bulletin 16 0114. The issue was a fuel pump which cracked at flanges which leaked fuel onto the hot engine, which could cause safety issues with fire. My veh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 20, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW R1200 RT Motorcycle. The contact stated that while starting the motorcycle, fuel was spraying from the fuel line. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact call”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2011 BMW R 1200 RT
How do I know if my 2011 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 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 13V617000).
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.