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2009 BMW R1200 RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2009 BMW R1200 RT, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2009 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.

  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.

  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.

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2009 BMW R1200 RT have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 26,633 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“After entering the interstate fuel began spewing from the upper left fairing area. I pulled off and shut it down. I couldn't tell where it originated from. It didn't appear any longer so i decided to”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 29, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system

“Catastrophic failure of the rear differential (final drive). The drive began making grinding and squealing noises. I then felt the rear wheel loosing traction. I pulled to the shoulder immediately. I”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 10, 2018 · Power train

Compare BMW R1200 RT model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1200 RT model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 2009 BMW R1200 RT

How do I know if my 2009 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 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 09V256000).

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.

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.