BMW R1200 RT recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 258 owner complaints for the BMW R1200 RT (model years 2004–2018). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (113 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (45 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 52 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 54 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (54), 2007 (52) and 2009 (36). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW R1200 RT model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 113 | 10 of 15 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 45 | 8 of 15 | |
| Power train | 43 | 9 of 15 | |
| Service brakes | 22 | 7 of 15 | |
| Electrical system | 16 | 9 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V060000 | Feb 8, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2011–2014 | 20,963 |
| 20V471000 | Aug 10, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2005–2011 | 16,926 |
| 15V141000 | Mar 11, 2015 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2005–2010 | 43,426 |
| 14V320000 | Jun 12, 2014 | Suspension | 2014 | 950 |
| 13V617000 | Dec 12, 2013 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2005–2011 | 50,184 |
| 10V276000 | Jun 18, 2010 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 2007–2009 | 15,532 |
| 09V256000 | Jul 8, 2009 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 2007–2009 | 1,535 |
| 06V164000 | May 15, 2006 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2006 | 13,200 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 1 complaint; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.