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BMW R1200 RT Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 145 owner complaints across 10 model years of the BMW R1200 RT (2005–2018). The most-complained-about year is 2006.

6
safety recalls, all years
145
owner complaints, all years
2006
year with most recalls
2006
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW R1200 RT model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2018 BMW R1200 RT02
2017 BMW R1200 RT02
2015 BMW R1200 RT01
2011 BMW R1200 RT110
2010 BMW R1200 RT14
2009 BMW R1200 RT213
2008 BMW R1200 RT223
2007 BMW R1200 RT231
2006 BMW R1200 RT437
2005 BMW R1200 RT322

What BMW R1200 RT owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA. The 2006 model year has the most, with 37.

All BMW R1200 RT recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW R1200 RT, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 20V471000 Reported 16,926 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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

  2. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 09V256000 Reported 1,535 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling 1,535 my 2007-2009 r1200rt motorcycles. Due to routing and assembly tolerances of the front brake lines, it is possible for the lines to be under strain. In combination with vibration during riding, the brake lines could develop a leak. The level of fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir could drop rendering the front…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and repair the motorcycles with new front brake lines, with modified routing free of charge. The safety recall began on october 5, 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009

  3. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 06V164000 Reported 13,200 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of…

    Model years: 2006

  4. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 06V134000 Reported 9,260 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, if certain procedures are performed that involves removal of the front left brake caliper, the ABS sensor cable can be routed incorrectly and when the caliper is reinstalled, the sensor cable can come into contact and rub against the front brake disc. Overtime, if the chafing becomes severe, it is possible to…

    Remedy: Dealers will attach additional retaining clips free of charge to the ABS sensor cable, which will provide a more secure connection to the wheel carrier. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing…

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  5. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 06V104000 Reported 453 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, the clutch components could become loose while the motorcycle is being operated.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new clutch components free of charge. All motorcycles are located at dealers. No motorcycles have been sold to customers.

    Model years: 2006

  6. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 05V172000 Reported 500 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, exposure of the throttle housing to road debris could fall and become caught between the throttle-body and the engine block.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a cover over the throttle-cable pulley free of charge. The recall began on may 10, 2005. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2005

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.