Total Complaints
13 filings
BMW R1200 RT · model year
2011 BMW R1200 RT
13 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011BMWR1200 RT carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2011 R1200 RT is fuel/propulsion system with 6 filings, followed by electrical system (2) and exterior lighting (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2011 R1200 RT. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
13
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recalls (1)
20V47100010/08/2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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-6
Recent Complaints
20190723FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GASOLINE LEAK FROM FUEL PUMP FLANGE. NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE AFTER A RIDE LAST WEEK. DURING THE RIDE , THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. BMW ARE YOU LISTENING ? THE PUDDLE WAS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BIKE WHEN RIDING ( RIGHT SIDE IF YOU ARE FACING THE BIKE) THIS WAS FIXED DURING A RECALL CAMPAIGN IN 2014 BUT ITS BACK AGAIN. THIS INDICATES A SUBSTANDARD USED DURING RECALL FIX. ITS BMW'S RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THIS ADDRESSED AND FIXED ASAP.
20190723FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL PUMP OUTPUT FLANGE CRACKED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BIKE AND ONTO HOT COMPONENTS WHILE RIDING. THIS ISSUE HAS ALREADY BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A BMW RECALL - BUT APPARENTLY THE "INSPECT AND REINFORCE" SOLUTION ISN'T REALLY ADEQUATE LONG-TERM. THIS PUMP HAD BEEN INSPECTED AND REINFORCED - AND THE FLANGE STILL CRACKED AND CAUSED A DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BODILY INJURY OR WORSE. ATTACHED PICTURE. TOP SHOWS BEFORE IGNITION IS SWITCHED ON. BOTTOM IS AFTER IGNITION IS ON.
20190503FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY 2011 BMW R1200RT HAD A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED IN 2015 TO ADDRESS A FUEL LEAK ISSUE AT THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY BUT DID A REPAIR WHICH INVOLVED INSTALLATION OF A REINFORCEMENT RING ON THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE WHICH WAS CRACKING AND LEAKING FUEL UNDER PRESSURE. IN MARCH OF 2019 THE AREA THAT WAS REPAIRED ON THE FUEL PUMP DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK UNDER PRESSURE AND LEAK DOWN ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. MY LEFT BOOT AND LEFT LOWER PANT LEG GOT WET WITH GASOLINE. BMW SHOULD HAVE FIXED THIS PROBLEM PROPERLY WITH A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTEAD OF TRYING TO RIG IT UP IN 2015. THEY HELD OFF FOR YEARS EVEN ISSUING THE RECALL UNTIL FORCED BY GOVERNMENT TO DO IT. THEY SHOW A BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THEIR CUSTOMER'S SAFETY BY NOT FULLY REPAIRING THE VEHICLE AFTER THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. NOW BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS SAYS THE RECALL REPAIR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE FAULTY PART AT A COST
Mileage: 29,750
20190311FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE GAS BEGINS TO LEAK OUT OF TANK ON LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. LEAK WILL CONTINUE UNTIL VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF
Mileage: 18,400
20170828FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ON AUGUST 23, 2017, I STARTED MY MOTORCYCLE AND LEFT MY HOME FOR A RIDE. A SHORT TIME INTO THE RIDE I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. I FOUND A PLACE TO PULL OVER TO CHECK OUT THE ISSUE. WHEN I STOPPED I SAW GASOLINE FLOWING DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE ONTO THE GROUND, JUST PAST THE EXHAUST PIPE AND ONTO MY LEFT RIDING BOOT. I IMMEDIATELY RETURNED HOME SLOWLY TO CHECK OUT THE LEAK. WHEN I REMOVED THE UPPER LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, I SAW GASOLINE PUDDLING AROUND THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. A METAL RING HAD BEEN INSTALLED OVER THE PLASTIC QUICK CONNECTOR ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP ON A PREVIOUS TRIP TO MY SERVICING DEALER ON JANUARY 24, 2015. AT THAT TIME NO LEAK HAD BEEN DETECTED. I THEN STARTED THE ENGINE AND SAW RAW GASOLINE STREAMING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP ONTO MY MOTORCYCLE AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THESE BIKES FOR SEVERAL YEARS ACCORDING TO MY GOOGLE SEARCHES CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. I FEEL THAT THE BMW CORP
Mileage: 31,588
20170806UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I BOUGHT THE BIKE NEW. A RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP WAS COMPLIED WITH. TWO YEARS LATER THE FUEL PUMP STARTED SQUIRTING FUEL FROM THE INNER RADIUS AREA OF THE METAL CRIMP RING (WHICH IS THE RECALL FIX)STARTED LEAKING FUEL WAS FLOWING DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BIKE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT CYLINDER BASE. ONLY LEAKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING
Mileage: 44,600
20170720FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL PUMP OUTPUT FLANGE CRACKED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BIKE AND ONTO HOT COMPONENTS WHILE RIDING. THIS ISSUE HAS ALREADY BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A BMW RECALL - BUT APPARENTLY THE "INSPECT AND REINFORCE" SOLUTION ISN'T REALLY ADEQUATE LONG-TERM. THIS PUMP HAD BEEN INSPECTED AND REINFORCED - AND THE FLANGE STILL CRACKED AND CAUSED A DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BODILY INJURY OR WORSE.
Mileage: 18,818
20150510ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE COMBINATION ENGINE RUN / START SWITCH DOES NO ENGAGE IN THE RUN POSITION DURING HOT DAYS, THUS NOT ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO START. AFTER COOLING THE SWITCH DOWN WITH AN INSTANT COOLING COMPOUND (IN THIS CASE SUPERFREEZE 2000 FROM LEONARD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY) THE SWITCH WOULD ENGAGE, BUT THEN DISCONNECT AGAIN. THE DANGER IS THAT IF IT DISCONNECTS WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE WILL CUT-OFF WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO RESTART IT.
Mileage: 9,000
20150510ENGINE
THE COMBINATION ENGINE RUN / START SWITCH DOES NO ENGAGE IN THE RUN POSITION DURING HOT DAYS, THUS NOT ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO START. AFTER COOLING THE SWITCH DOWN WITH AN INSTANT COOLING COMPOUND (IN THIS CASE SUPERFREEZE 2000 FROM LEONARD INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY) THE SWITCH WOULD ENGAGE, BUT THEN DISCONNECT AGAIN. THE DANGER IS THAT IF IT DISCONNECTS WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE WILL CUT-OFF WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO RESTART IT.
Mileage: 9,000
20130630POWER TRAIN
SYMPTOM. REAR OF MOTORCYCLE WEAVES WHEN RIDING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND IN TURNS. REAR WHEEL HAD APPROXIMATELY 3MM PLAY WHEN HOLDING WHEEL AT 12 AND 6 O'CLOCK AND TWISTING WHEEL SIDE TO SIDE. ANALYSIS. BRAKE CARRIER ON FINAL DRIVE HAS LATERAL PLAY. REMOVED BRAKE CARRIER, SLID OFF FINAL DRIVE BY HAND. FINAL DRIVE NEEDS REPLACED. SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI 10439549 AND BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP 12001. BMW PARALEVER. RESOLUTION. DEALER REPLACED FINAL DRIVE BMW PART NUMBER 33117726895, SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL 75 W90, AND ROTOR BOLTS BMW PART NUMBER 33177709205. *TR
Mileage: 10,201
20111109ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE LEFT COMBINATION SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED 4 TIMES. THE LEFT COMBINATION SWITCH CONTROLS THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, AND NUMEROUS OTHER ITEMS. THE FOUR FAILURES HAVE INCLUDED FAILURE OF THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH TWICE, THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH TWICE, THE HORN ONCE, AND CRUISE CONTROL ONCE. *TR
Mileage: 2,080
20111109EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE LEFT COMBINATION SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED 4 TIMES. THE LEFT COMBINATION SWITCH CONTROLS THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, AND NUMEROUS OTHER ITEMS. THE FOUR FAILURES HAVE INCLUDED FAILURE OF THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH TWICE, THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH TWICE, THE HORN ONCE, AND CRUISE CONTROL ONCE. *TR
Mileage: 2,080
20111109VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE LEFT COMBINATION SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED 4 TIMES. THE LEFT COMBINATION SWITCH CONTROLS THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, AND NUMEROUS OTHER ITEMS. THE FOUR FAILURES HAVE INCLUDED FAILURE OF THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH TWICE, THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH TWICE, THE HORN ONCE, AND CRUISE CONTROL ONCE. *TR
Mileage: 2,080
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 BMW R1200 RT have?▼
The 2011 BMW R1200 RT has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 BMW R1200 RT?▼
Yes, the 2011 BMW R1200 RT has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW R1200 RT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 BMW R1200 RT is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 6 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Is the 2011 BMW R1200 RT safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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