https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW R1200 RT. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:33:24 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-2122399 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 vehicle listed above, had the fuel pump replaced with 12,505 miles on it under the recall. The replacement fuel pump, which is apparently no better than the original that was replaced under recall, crack https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-2084520 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Motorcycle stops randomly and goes into Limp Mode . BMW dealer does not seem to be able to fix . This has happened several times on the freeway . very dangerous . https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-2060667 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2014 R1200RT that is leaking fuel because of a warped fuel tank. VIN: [XXX] My dealer tells me that this was a problem on my years RT and that this can only be fixed by replacing the fuel tank. I was told that ethanol was probably the culprit in taking this tank down so quickly. I was also told that BMW redesigned the tank to alleviate the problem and that replacing the old tank with https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-2053211 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Front brakes- Front brake lever will not pull in (hard to pull) front brakes do not work, was unable to stop, rear brakes limited and was unable to stop through intersection. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-2021382 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE ENGINE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUTS. DISCOVERED LEFT AND RIGHT THROTTLE BODY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO CABLE CAMS ARE BROKEN. BOUGHT THIS BIKE FOR PARTS. CHOSE TO FIX IT UP GIVEN LOW MILEAGE. LOOKS LIKE PLASTIC CAM FRACTURES FREQUENTLY. LUCKY I FOUND OUT BEFORE I TRIED RIDING IT. NEWER MODELS BY MANUFACTURER AND AFTERMARKET PARTS OFFER METAL CAM. EVEN MY KIDS C https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-2010262 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact stated while at a red light, the engine was making an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was ridden back to the residence. The contact inspected the motorcycle and noticed that there was an excessive amount of metallic particles attached to the drain plug. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was no https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1920263 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Motorcycle went into "limp mode" while riding. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1920264 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Motorcycle went into "limp mode" while riding. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1914777 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT On 06-19-2023 i was North bound I275 north of 8 mile about 715pm. I was in the left lane going about 68 mph. All of a sudden my It felt like my throttle cable broke, when I twisted it there was no motor response forward and backward, but my motor was red lining against the Rev limiter, so I pulled in the clutch and it did not slow down at all. Actually I sped up to over 100 mph, thankfully there w https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1882920 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2005 BMW r1200rt that I have owned since 2016 with little to no issue. Leak from winter storage in the front left side of the engine. It matches a thread of a cracked fuel pump. With your site they submitted the problem under JBN1-18051. Also under a complaint number 10428629. I wish to know if it is a issue that is a recall or something I can submit for BMW to take care of, or if I will need to g https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1857007 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The OEM plastic 90° quick discount fitting on top of the fuel pump started spraying fuel. I started smelling fuel on the interstate highway 10 and by the time I could pull over safely off the interstate I was covered with fuel. The fuel was running down on the hot exhaust pipe’s on the front left side of the motorcycle and spraying all over my face and legs. I could have been set on fire and burnt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1851805 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2009 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE REAR BEARING FAILURE THAT LED TO A FINAL DRIVE FAILURE. At highway speed, heard clicking noise from rear of bike. While parked on center stand and spinning rear wheel, heard a terrible grinding sound. Who knows what would have happened had I not exited when I did. This left me stranded, requiring a tow; repair took two days and was over $3,000. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1849359 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The throttle body has plastic pulleys for the throttle flapper cam. These plastic parts fail. My motorcycle lost power in freeway traffic and I nearly was ran over by traffic when this part failed. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1842795 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 called the local dealer but the motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V471000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1839056 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Development of a major fuel leak after starting motorcycle, leak is coming from the high pressure fitting on the fuel pump. Very dangerous as the fuel is dripping on the hot exhaust and pooling on top of the fuel pump. Risk of fire and possibility of fuel getting on pant leg and burning riders leg. I talked to a couple dealers in the Phoenix area and it’s more common than not. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1834183 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT When starting my BMW motorcycle it normally can be started in two modes: (1) in neutral or (2) In gear with the clutch handle pulled back to the handlebar and the clutch disengaged. However, my BMW 2015 BMW R1200RT motorcycle will NOT engage the starter motor to start the engine with the Clutch handled pulled back to the handlebar which disengages the clutch. The problem was noticed at 17,500 mile https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1834184 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT When starting my BMW motorcycle it normally can be started in two modes: (1) in neutral or (2) In gear with the clutch handle pulled back to the handlebar and the clutch disengaged. However, my BMW 2015 BMW R1200RT motorcycle will NOT engage the starter motor to start the engine with the Clutch handled pulled back to the handlebar which disengages the clutch. The problem was noticed at 17,500 mile https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1832893 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The drive shaft on my 2016 BMW R1200 RTW failed while I was on I 69 northbound at speed of 75 mph. I am in possession of the failed components. The back wheel locked with no warning and the bike fishtailed dangerously while I was in heavy traffic. The local BMW dealership has replaced the driveshaft and connected universal joints.There was zero warning . The director of service at the dealership r https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1806945 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT The bike is a 2008 BMW R1200RT. The throttle bodies for each cylinder has a plastic cam that is the point of attachment for the throttle cable. That plastic cam broke and completely detached from the bike. I was accelerating to merge into traffic on Interstate 64E at Corydon, IN. Once established in the right lane, the bike suddenly lost power and slowed rapidly while I was approached from the rea https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1770670 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact stated while starting the motorcycle and it began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was not drivable. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. The contact stated that on 7/2021, he noticed fuel https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1765186 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V471000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was contacted and informed that the parts were not available. The contact called back the same dealer on two separate occasions and was informed that parts were still unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the man https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1764702 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT My forth vehicle with throttle body cams that are cracked and broken on both sides. No symptoms or warning lights of a problem that could have lead to a catastrophic failure, total engine propulsion failure, breakdown. My safety and others were in danger of injury or death. Dealer has confirmed and repaired all vehicles. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1764704 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Throttle body cams broken, no symtoms, could have caused crash from complete power loss to the engine, could have crashed or been hit. Dealer replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1762653 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW R1200 RT. The contact stated while riding approximately 50 mph, the motorcycle went into a limp mode which resulted in the motorcycle losing power. The motorcycle required a restart to regain functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1762654 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW R1200 RT. The contact stated while riding approximately 50 mph, the motorcycle went into a limp mode which resulted in the motorcycle losing power. The motorcycle required a restart to regain functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1762307 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW R 1200 RT Motorcycle. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from motorcycle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V471000 (Fuel System. Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact sta https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1761322 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V471000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1758605 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 BMW R-1200 RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts dist https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1755483 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT This is a two-cylinder engine with an independent throttle body for each cylinder. The throttle is actuated by a cable and pulley which rotate the throttle plate on a shaft. The pulley is attached to the shaft with molded plastic. Upon inspection during service, both plastic moldings (both cylinders) were discovered to be cracked and near failure. Failure of this part will cause that cylinder to https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-r1200-rt#complaint-1753869 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW R 1200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were awaiting parts from t