2006 BMW R 1200 RT
2 recalls, 19 complaints - 25 TSBs
15V141000 Mar 11, 2015
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 20... Read more
Consequence
If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
13V617000 Dec 12, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the aux... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 31, 2014
Incident date: Jun 27, 2014
I WAS CRUISING ALONG ON MY BMW R1200 RT AT THE 70MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT FLASHED REPEATEDLY ON THE DASH, ALONG WITH A RED WARNING TRIANGLE. I IMMEDIATELY LOOK FOR THE NEXT EXIT, BUT BEFORE I GET TO THE EXIT, I ENCOUNTER A HEAVY RAIN. WHEN I TRY TO SLOW THE BIKE, T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 31, 2014
Incident date: Jun 27, 2014
I WAS CRUISING ALONG ON MY BMW R1200 RT AT THE 70MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT FLASHED REPEATEDLY ON THE DASH, ALONG WITH A RED WARNING TRIANGLE. I IMMEDIATELY LOOK FOR THE NEXT EXIT, BUT BEFORE I GET TO THE EXIT, I ENCOUNTER A HEAVY RAIN. WHEN I TRY TO SLOW THE BIKE, T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 18, 2014
Incident date: Apr 6, 2014
THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 29,000 MILES. THE REPAIR IS OVER $2,000. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 3, 2013
Incident date: Apr 23, 2009
SOMETIME BEFORE 04/23/09 (MAYBE A MONTH) THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD STAY ON UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS ALL OR NOTHING. JUST TOUCHING THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK THEM UP, BOTH FRONT AND REAR SINCE THE HAND BRAKE OPERATES BOT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 14, 2013
Incident date: Sep 13, 2013
CRACKED FUEL PUMP FLANGE,LEAKING GAS AND SPRAYING ON RIDER. THIS IS THE FOURTH BMW BIKE I HAVE OWNED AND HAVE HAD NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 24, 2013
Incident date: Feb 9, 2013
PLASTIC FUEL CONNECTOR BROKE WHILE RIDING ON EXPRESSWAY - FUEL SPEWED WHILE RIDING AT 55 MPH ALL OVER RIDER'S LEG - SOAKED PANTS LEG AND BOOT. ABLE TO MAKE IT SAFELY TO MY HOME WITHOUT RUNNING OUT OF FUEL OR CATCHING FIRE. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 23, 2012
Incident date: Apr 15, 2012
THE FUEL PUMP CRACKED AROUND THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL LINE CONNECTS TO THE FLANGE THAT MOUNTS THE FUEL PUMP TO THE TANK. THESE CRACKS ALLOWED FUEL TO LEAK DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND ONTO MY CLOTHING AND THE FAIRING OF THE MOTORCYCLE. IT WAS NOT NOTICED UNTIL THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STOPPED. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2012
Incident date: Nov 18, 2012
MOTORCYCLE DEVELOPED SEVERE FUEL LEAK AT THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FUEL LINE CONNECTS. SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE FLANGE ALLOWED FUEL TO LEAK OUT AND LAND ON ENGINE AND EXHAUST. MAJOR FIRE HAZARD!!! *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 8, 2012
Incident date: May 7, 2012
THE PLASTIC FLANGE ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP /HOSE COUPLER AREA WAS FOUND TO HAVE ONE RADIAL CRACK WHICH POSSIBLY COULD HAVE RESULTED IN LEAKING FUEL UNDER PRESSURE FROM THE FUEL PUMP. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR LEAKING FUEL TO DRIP ONTO THE TOP OF THE HOT ENGINE AND RESULT IN A FIRE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 21, 2012
Incident date: Mar 17, 2012
THERE IS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED AND WHEN IN MOTION. THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE HOUSING HAS CRACKED AND HAS ALLOWED RAW FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE HIGH-PRESSURE DISCONNECT. THIS IS OF GREAT CONCERN AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN RIDDEN AND PARKED IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE WHERE THE F... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 16, 2012
Incident date: Mar 16, 2012
FUEL PUMP UNIT FLANGE CRACKED WHERE PRESSURE FITTING SCREWS IN. POTENTIAL GROSS FUEL LEAK AS REPORTED BY MANY OTHER OWNERS. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Feb 25, 2012
Incident date: Jul 14, 2011
THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED SPEWING OIL OVER THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE. BIKE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 17, 2012
Incident date: Oct 15, 2010
FUEL PUMP HOUSING SPLIT AT THE DISCHARGE PORT CONNECTION. FOUR CRACKS OF EQUAL LENGTH AT 12, 3, 6 AND 9 O'CLOCK POSITIONS AROUND THE PORT. FUEL WAS PUMPED OUT OF THE CRACKS AND FLOWED ON TO THE TANK HOUSING AND THE LEFT CYLINDER. REQUIRED COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PUMP. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 25, 2012
Incident date: Jan 25, 2012
THE FUEL PUMP (SIEMENS) COLLAR ON THE FUEL LINE HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS AROUND THE QUICK CONNECT/QUICK DISCONNECT AT THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WHERE THE FUEL LINE LEAVES THE GAS TANK, THIS COULD RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC FUEL LEAK AND FIRE. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL THIS PLASTIC COLLAR, WHICH PROVI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 1, 2012
Incident date: Oct 25, 2010
CRACK FUEL PUMP FLANGE- LEAKING GAS; FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN BY LOCAL DEALERSHIP. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 12, 2011
Incident date: Nov 4, 2011
THREE CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC FLANGE AROUND THE HIGH PRESSURE QUICK DISCONNECT ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND WITHIN A VERY SHORT TIME I FOUND MYSELF AND THE MOTORCYCLE STANDING IN A 6 FOOT DIAMETER CIRCLE OF GASOLINE ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR A SERIOUS CONDITION THAT COULD HAVE IGNIT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 18, 2011
Incident date: Oct 14, 2011
FUEL PUMP AT FUEL LINE CONNECTORS DEVELOPED CRACKS, FUEL LEAKING ALL OVER EXHAUST PIPES, ENGINE AND RIDER. EXTREME FIRE DANGER TO RIDER AND PASSENGER. PRESENTLY VEHICLE IS AT BMW DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT OF COMPLETE FUEL PUMP UNIT AT OWNERS EXPENSE. SHOULD BE RECALLED BY BMW AND FAULTY CRACKED... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 14, 2011
Incident date: Jul 14, 2011
MY MOTORCYCLE STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS WHILE RUNNING, AND LEAKED GAS ONTO THE GROUND. THE FAILURE IS WHERE THE QUICK-CONNECT FUEL LINE CONNECTOR SCREWS INTO THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE ASSEMBLY IS PLASTIC AND HAS VERTICAL CRACKS. THE DEALER WANTS OVER $700 TO FIX THIS. I HAVE TEMPORARILY FIXED IT W... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 14, 2011
Incident date: Jul 14, 2011
MY MOTORCYCLE STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS WHILE RUNNING, AND LEAKED GAS ONTO THE GROUND. THE FAILURE IS WHERE THE QUICK-CONNECT FUEL LINE CONNECTOR SCREWS INTO THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE ASSEMBLY IS PLASTIC AND HAS VERTICAL CRACKS. THE DEALER WANTS OVER $700 TO FIX THIS. I HAVE TEMPORARILY FIXED IT W... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 BMW R 1200 RT
25 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 |
| 092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY | 1 |
| 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
MC330423
Dec 13, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affe
MC160214
Nov 13, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel Strip??A?A? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
MC000222
Nov 8, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
SIB330222
Jul 28, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
SIB610321
May 13, 2022
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER.
MC610315
Sep 3, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
MC610821
Jul 13, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC660118
Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
MC000913
May 10, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.
MC64465398
May 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
MC64444456
Oct 1, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Loss of F1 Push to Talk
MC64444456
Sep 7, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After updating the Auhtority vehicle I-Level to K001-18-07-520 using ISTA software level 4.13.14 the F1-Push to Talk (PTT) function is deactivated.
MC64444456
Sep 7, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
After updating the Auhtority vehicle I-Level to K001-18-07-520 using ISTA software level 4.13.14 the F1-Push to Talk (PTT) function is deactivated.
MC63876474
Dec 4, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update.
MC63849336
Nov 18, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
MC3300317
Jan 12, 2017
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event
MC61737415
Jul 2, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
The spring strut coveron the left and the hanfwheel cover on the right come loos very easily when being ridden.
MC59279648
Sep 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro. The ESA coding procedure fails when retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro.
SIB-16-002-14
Jun 1, 2014
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL
SIB-16-002-14
Jun 1, 2014
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
BMW R 1200 RT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW R 1200 RT across all model years (2005, 2014).
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Total Recalls
148
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW R 1200 RT - Year by Year
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