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2013 BMW R1200 RT recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW R1200 RT.

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recalls
6
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 BMW R1200 RT recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 21V060000 · reported February 8, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · 20,963 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system

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.

Jun 24, 2021 · Fuel system, diesel

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…

Jul 17, 2019 · Power train · 34,000 miles

RIGHT-SIDE SWINGARM PIVOT PIN BOLTS LOOSEN

Sep 4, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system · 23,000 miles

FUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BIKE AND ONTO HOT COMPONENTS WHILE RIDING OR AT IDLE. SAFETY HAZARD AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Jul 16, 2017 · Power train · 79,000 miles

WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE U-JOINT/DRIVE SHAFT CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STOP WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. REAR WHEEL SUBSEQUENTLY LOCKED UP. DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO THE SWING ARM BY THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SMOKING DUE TO THE HEAT CREATED. OVER $3100. IN DAMAGES. THIS IS THE…

R1200 RT model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2010 3900
2011 32000
2012 11100
2013 1600
2014 2600
2015 0300
2016 0100

Across all years, the 2006 R1200 RT has the most complaints (54). All BMW R1200 RT years →

Questions

Does the 2013 BMW R1200 RT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 BMW R1200 RT, the most recent reported on February 8, 2021 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW R1200 RT?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints), followed by power train (2).
How many 2013 BMW R1200 RT complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2022.