2005 BMW R1200 RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 BMW R1200 RT, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 BMW R1200 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 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.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 BMW R1200 RT have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,935 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 BMW r1200. When the contact attempted to start the cycle, it failed and fuel was leaking from the front. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer (hap”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Drive shaft u-joint failure riding on interstate 5. Bike started to vibrate and when clutch was depressed, vibration stopped. Released clutch and vibration started again. Depressed clutch again and pu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2016 · Power train
Compare BMW R1200 RT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1200 RT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 BMW R1200 RT | 3 | 22 |
| 2006 BMW R1200 RT | 4 | 37 |
| 2007 BMW R1200 RT | 2 | 31 |
| 2008 BMW R1200 RT | 2 | 23 |
| 2009 BMW R1200 RT | 2 | 13 |
| 2010 BMW R1200 RT | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 BMW R1200 RT | 1 | 10 |
| 2015 BMW R1200 RT | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 BMW R1200 RT | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 BMW R1200 RT | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2005 BMW R1200 RT
How do I know if my 2005 BMW R1200 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 2005 BMW R1200 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 05V172000).
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.