2007 BMW R1200 RT
2 recalls, 35 complaints - 66 TSBs
20V471000 Aug 10, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
09V256000 Jul 8, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING 1,535 MY 2007-2009 R1200RT MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO ROUTING AND ASSEMBLY TOLERANCES OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LINES TO BE UNDER STRAIN. IN COMBINATION WITH VIBRATION DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THAT ONLY THE REAR BRAKES WERE OPERATIONAL, SEVERE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING HARD BRAKING COULD RESULT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES WITH NEW FRONT BRAKE LINES, WITH MODIFIED ROUTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Complaint Statistics
35 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 19 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 4, 2016
Incident date: Aug 27, 2016
FUEL GAUGE STOPPED RESPONDING, LEADING TO THE POSSIBILITY OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE MOVING. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON MANY BIKE MODELS FROM BMW FROM 2005-2013. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES SO FAR, AND EACH TIME THE FUEL LEVEL MEASURING STRIP IN THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 4, 2016
Incident date: Mar 12, 2016
FUEL GAUGE STOPPED RESPONDING, LEADING TO THE POSSIBILITY OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE MOVING. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON MANY BIKE MODELS FROM BMW FROM 2005-2013. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 2 TIMES SO FAR, AND EACH TIME THE FUEL LEVEL MEASURING STRIP IN THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 4, 2016
Incident date: Apr 18, 2015
FUEL GAUGE STOPPED RESPONDING, LEADING TO RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE MOVING ON A CITY STREET. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON MANY BIKE MODELS FROM BMW FROM 2005-2013. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 1 TIME SO FAR, AND EACH TIME THE FUEL LEVEL MEASURING STRIP IN THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 12, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2015
FINAL DRIVE BEARING SUDDENLY DEVELOPED PLAY (WHEEL CAN BE MOVED LATERALLY BY HAND). VERY UNSTABLE HANDLING AND WOBBLE UPON DECELERATION DUE TO WHEEL MOVEMENT. VEHICLE WILL "SHIMMY" CONSIDERABLY FROM SIDE-TO-SIDE UPON ENGINE BRAKING.
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 23, 2015
WHEN I BEGAN A RIDE THE RED ABS BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. A SHOP READ THE CODE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE AS ABS PUMP MOTOR FAILURE. I LEARNED THROUGH ON-LINE RESEARCH THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM RELATING TO POOR DESIGN OF THE ABS PUMP MOTOR BRUSHES THAT FAIL TO MAKE GOOD CONT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 21, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2014
THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED STALLING AFTER I WOULD DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP UNLESS I TURNED THE THROTTLE AND HELD THE RPM'S ABOVE 1500. THE BIKE WOULD NOT IDLE UNLESS I KEPT THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN. I BROUGHT THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND THEY RE-FLASHED THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 9, 2015
Incident date: Apr 8, 2015
REAR DRIVE ASSEMBLY OIL LEAKING AFFECTING TIRES TRACTION AND BRAKING - LOSS OF REAR BRAKES FROM OIL AND NO ABS ACTIVE. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Apr 9, 2015
Incident date: Apr 8, 2015
REAR DRIVE ASSEMBLY OIL LEAKING AFFECTING TIRES TRACTION AND BRAKING - LOSS OF REAR BRAKES FROM OIL AND NO ABS ACTIVE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 14, 2015
Incident date: Jan 20, 2014
ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO, THE 'BRAKE FAILURE" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE. EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES SEEM TO WORK FINE, I PRETTY MUCH STOPPED USING THE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID OF IT. BECAUSE OF INACTIVITY, THE ENGINE WOULDN'T START SO I RENTED A U-HAUL TRAILER AND BROUGHT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 12, 2014
Incident date: Sep 10, 2014
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, ABS SYSTEM FAILED, WHICH SHOWED UP AS A "BRAKE FAILURE" LIGHT ON CONSOLE. ABS PUMP CONTROLLER FAILED. AFTER INITIAL FAILURE, THE "BRAKE FAILURE" LIGHT WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS INDICATED INTERMITTENT FAILURE OR SOMETHING ELSE. FRONT WHEEL OR R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 20, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2013
ABS MODULATOR FAILED TO OPERATE AT VERY LOW MILEAGE. DEALER SAID UNIT HAS FAILED AND IT VERY COMMON FOR THE BRUSHES TO STICK AND CAUSE THIS FAILURE. THE UNIT IS NOT REPAIRABLE AND MUST BE REPLACED. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 25, 2013
Incident date: Dec 20, 2013
AFTER SMELLING GAS AFTER A SHORT STOP I DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL PUMP DISCHARGE FLANGE HAD 7 CRACKS WHERE FUEL WAS LEAKING AND FILLING THE CAVITY AT THE TOP END OF THE FUEL PUMP. AFTER CONDUCTING SOME RESEARCH, I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND SPECIAL AFTER MARKET CLAMPS HAVE BEEN DESIG... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 14, 2013
Incident date: Dec 13, 2013
RIDING MY 40 MILES HOME, I KEPT SMELLING GASOLINE BUT IT WAS CONGESTED SO I DISMISSED IT. GOT HOME AND DROVE INTO THE GARAGE AND A BIG PUDDLE OF GASOLINE SPLASHED ONTO THE GROUND FROM UNDER MY LEFT FENDER FROM MY 2007 BMW RT1200. UPON EXAMINATION, I DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 30, 2013
Incident date: Nov 30, 2013
THE PLASTIC CONNECTION FOR THE FUEL PUMP CRACKED AND STARTED TO LEAK FUEL. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD. I LOOKED ON LINE AND SEE THIS IS A PROBLEM ON BMW MOTORCYCLE'S. THE FUEL LEAKS ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE WHILE RIDING. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND ALL BMW MOTORCYCLE SHOULD BE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 28, 2013
Incident date: Aug 14, 2013
FITTING AT TOP OF FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING (STREAM OF GAS) GAS ONTO THE GAS TANK AND DOWN ONTO THE LEFT CYLINDER. UPON STARTING THE BIKE , IN LESS THAN A MINUTE THERE WAS A FIVE FEET PUDDLE OF GAS ON THE GROUND. AT REST THE GAS IS POURING ONTO THE LEFT CYLINDER AND I ASSUME WOULD BE SPRAYING... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2013
Incident date: Aug 22, 2013
RIDING TO WORK I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS - I PARKED THE BIKE AND NOTICED A STEADY OF GASOLINE DRIPPING OUT FROM UNDER THE LEFT FRONT FAIRING (PLASTIC GAS TANK AND FUEL PUMP ARE BEHIND THE LEFT FAIRING). I REMOVED THE VARIOUS FAIRING PARTS AND NOTICED POOLING OF GASOLINE IN THE RESERVOIR ON TOP OF ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 21, 2013
Incident date: Jul 1, 2010
SIRS, I AM THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER/OWNER OF A BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE, VIN# [XXX]. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR (PART # 16147675547 - SENSOR AND # 16117677883 - GASKET) THREE TIMES ALREADY. NOW IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME IT HAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN 6 YEARS. I... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 21, 2013
Incident date: Aug 10, 2013
RIDING AT ABOUT 50 MPH, MY PASSENGER ASKED TO PULL OVER, "WE ARE LEAKING SOMETHING". I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE BIKE, WE WERE LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL PUMP. FUEL WAS LEAKING DOWN THE FARING & ON TO MY LEFT PANT LEG AND BOOT. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE BIKE IN TO THE BMW MOTORCYCLE SHOP FOR INSPEC... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 13, 2013
Incident date: Jul 18, 2013
YET ANOTHER FUEL LEVEL SENSOR STRIP [FUEL GAUGE] FAILURE. THIS IS NUMBER 6. NOW NO LONGER COVERED AND COST $350 TO REPLACE AT THE DEALER - 250 MILES FROM MY HOME. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE HERE IN THE WESTERN US WHERE IT'S POSSIBLE TO TRAVEL OVER 100 MILES WITHOUT SEEING ANOTHER SMIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 13, 2013
Incident date: Jul 18, 2013
YET ANOTHER FUEL LEVEL SENSOR STRIP [FUEL GAUGE] FAILURE. THIS IS NUMBER 6. NOW NO LONGER COVERED AND COST $350 TO REPLACE AT THE DEALER - 250 MILES FROM MY HOME. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE HERE IN THE WESTERN US WHERE IT'S POSSIBLE TO TRAVEL OVER 100 MILES WITHOUT SEEING ANOTHER SMIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 11, 2013
Incident date: Jun 26, 2013
FINAL DRIVE OIL SEAL FAILED. OIL LEAKED, CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL. THE LOCAL BMW DEALER, HOPKINS HITCHING POST IN HOPKINS, MN, FOUND SEAL, BEARING, AND BEVEL GEAR FAILURE THAT REQUIRES FINAL DRIVE REPLACEMENT. THIS IS THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549 AND CURREN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2013
Incident date: Jun 25, 2013
WHILE I WAS BACKING MY MOTORCYCLE INTO THE GARAGE I SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. AS I DISMOUNTED I NOTICED A LIQUID DRIPPING ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE LEFT EXHAUST PIPE WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE GASOLINE. I REMOVED THE BODY PANELS TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2013
Incident date: Jan 27, 2013
DURING ROUTINE SYSTEMS CHECK, DISCOVERED THAT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING (SPECIFICALLY THE RIDGE AT THE BASE OF FUEL LINE DISCONNECT) HAD DEVELOPED NUMEROUS CRACKS AND NO LONGER APPEARS SAFE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. *TR
WHEELS
Jan 19, 2013
Incident date: Oct 18, 2012
TRAVELING TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE UNUSUAL VIBRATION IN DRIVE LINE CHECKED. RIDING ALONG AT 55 MPH WHEN REAR WHEEL OF MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO SWAY AS IF TIRE WAS GOING FLAT. HAULED TO DEALER. DIAGNOSED AS FINAL DRIVE CROWN BEARING FAILURE (ESSENTIALLY A REAR WHEEL BEARING). I FEEL FORTUNATE NOT TO HAVE CRA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 19, 2013
Incident date: Oct 18, 2012
TRAVELING TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE UNUSUAL VIBRATION IN DRIVE LINE CHECKED. RIDING ALONG AT 55 MPH WHEN REAR WHEEL OF MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO SWAY AS IF TIRE WAS GOING FLAT. HAULED TO DEALER. DIAGNOSED AS FINAL DRIVE CROWN BEARING FAILURE (ESSENTIALLY A REAR WHEEL BEARING). I FEEL FORTUNATE NOT TO HAVE CRA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2013
Incident date: Jan 19, 2011
CRACKED BOSS/MOLDED FITTING ON FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT ON FUEL TANK, LEAKING FUEL. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2, 2013
Incident date: Jun 1, 2012
CRACKS EXIST ON FUEL PUMP FLANGE IDENTICAL TO THOSE REPORTED IN PE12-036. THERE ARE NUMEROUS CRACKS AROUND THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE THAT COULD LEAD TO FAILURE/FUEL LEAK. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 18, 2012
Incident date: Jul 7, 2012
WHILE PERFORMING MAINTANANCE ON MY MOTORCYCLE,I FOUND DEEP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP BOSS WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE ATTACHES. IF THE CRACKS BECOME ANY DEEPER,FUEL WILL LEAK AND SPRAY ONTO MY ENGINE AND EXHAUST. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 13, 2012
Incident date: Dec 11, 2012
I WAS RIDING AT NIGHT, SUDDENLY SAW SMOG COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MOTORCYCLE AND GAS ODOR AND FELT A WET LEFT LEG AND SHOE, PULL ASIDE AND PARK NOTICING ABOUT A 1/4 GALLON OF FUEL SPILL, AFTER FEW MINUTES MY LEFT HAND, SHOULDER AND NECK JUST BELOW MY HELMET START TO FEEL IRRITATION ON SKIN A BURN... Read more
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 22, 2012
Incident date: Jul 19, 2012
TRAVELING ON I-44 EAST OF JOPLIN MO. SIGNIFICANT ODOR OF GASOLINE. FOUND A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OFF HIGHWAY AND SAW FUEL DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE LEFT FAIRING PANEL. REMOVED THE PANEL TO FIND PUDDLES OF GAS IN THE FAIRING RECESS AND THE FUEL PUMP RECESS. WIPED IT ALL UP AND TURNED ON THE KEY, WHICH STA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2012
Incident date: Nov 10, 2012
AS I WAS DOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, I NOTICED SEVERAL SMALL CRACKS ON THE "FLANGE" WHERE THE QUICK DISCONNECT EXITS THE TANK. I USED A RING CLAMP TO CLOSE THE CRACKS. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS, SINCE LEAKING GASOLINE COULD EASILY RUN DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE TANK AND END UP ON H... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 4, 2012
Incident date: Mar 15, 2012
REPEATED FUEL PUMP FAILURE FROM ELECTRONIC (FAILURE) DUE TO THE DESIGN THAT ALLOWS WATER TO COLLECT IN A "WELL" WHERE THE PUMP'S MODULE IS LOCATED. THIRD FUEL PUMP IN 3 YEARS. THE MOTORCYCLE SHUTS DOWN SUDDENLY, LAST TIME BEING IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC WITH NO SHOULDER. I HAD NO ESCAPE ROUTE AND THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 4, 2012
Incident date: Mar 15, 2012
REPEATED FUEL PUMP FAILURE FROM ELECTRONIC (FAILURE) DUE TO THE DESIGN THAT ALLOWS WATER TO COLLECT IN A "WELL" WHERE THE PUMP'S MODULE IS LOCATED. THIRD FUEL PUMP IN 3 YEARS. THE MOTORCYCLE SHUTS DOWN SUDDENLY, LAST TIME BEING IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC WITH NO SHOULDER. I HAD NO ESCAPE ROUTE AND THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 26, 2012
Incident date: Jan 26, 2012
A SINGLE CRACK HAS APPEARED IN THE PLASTIC, THREADED BOSS ON THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY INTO WHICH A QUICK-DISCONNECT FUEL SUPPLY COMPONENT SCREWS. INVESTIGATED OWING TO FUEL SMELL PERVASIVE WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS GARAGED. POSSIBLY SOME FUEL VAPORS LEAK FROM SAID CRACK. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 20, 2011
Incident date: Oct 7, 2010
FUEL TANK FLANGE CRACKED WHERE GAS LINE CONNECTS. I HAVE ANOTHER BMW THAT DID THE EXACT SAME THING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY BIKES AND IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD TO THE RIDER. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 BMW R1200 RT
66 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 4 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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.
SIB330222
Apr 24, 2023
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
SIB330222
Apr 24, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
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.
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.
MC310421
Apr 1, 2021
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
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
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
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
MC64011504
Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504
Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504
Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64011504
Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC54075516
Feb 5, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
MC64010520
Jan 29, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
MC63353852
May 1, 2017
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production per
MC2300117
May 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC2300117
May 1, 2017
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC62713929
Jun 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Seat heating inadequate. The electrical system incorporates functions which serve to protect the battery and may be interpreted as a failure of the seat heating if any of them are active.
MC2100116
Jun 1, 2016
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
MC62713929
Jun 1, 2016
220000 SEATS
Seat heating inadequate. The electrical system incorporates functions which serve to protect the battery and may be interpreted as a failure of the seat heating if any of them are active.
MC62713929
Jun 1, 2016
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Seat heating inadequate. The electrical system incorporates functions which serve to protect the battery and may be interpreted as a failure of the seat heating if any of them are active.
MC62719932
Jun 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
MC62719932
Jun 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
MC62571524_03
Apr 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
MC2100116
Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
MC2100116
Mar 1, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder whic
MC61326053
Oct 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
MC6192247601
Aug 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
MC6192247601
Aug 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
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.
MC61461571
Jun 1, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC6100315
May 1, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
MC6100315
May 1, 2015
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. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. I
MC60534321
Jan 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The right hand side emgme spoiler locating pin (lug) is not staying in th egrommet of the knee cover. Incorrect assembly sequence causes the locating lip to slip out of the grommet.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC54812349
Oct 1, 2014
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
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
MC54812349
Jan 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
SIB-11-03-08
Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
TSB-00-006-09
Apr 1, 2009
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
BMW MOTORCYCLE: CIP 13.2 IMPROVES THE RANGE WHICH THE KNOCK SENSOR CAN MODIFY THE IGNITION TIMING, SPECIFICALLY HELPFUL FOR POLICE UNITS THAT OPERATE AT VERY HIGH SPEEDS WHERE DETONATION CAN OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME RIDING CONDITIONS. UP
SB-22768813-01
Mar 16, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW MOTORCYCLE: TEMPORARY OR SPORADIC FLAT SPOT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM CRUISE AT ABOUT 75MPH. SOMETIMES THERE IS A LITTLE HESITATION NOTICED. PROBLEM OCCURS ESPECIALLY AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND LOWER FUEL QUALITY. PROBLEM WAS NOTICED AFTER U
SB-22768813-01
Mar 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW MOTORCYCLE: TEMPORARY OR SPORADIC FLAT SPOT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM CRUISE AT ABOUT 75MPH. SOMETIMES THERE IS A LITTLE HESITATION NOTICED. PROBLEM OCCURS ESPECIALLY AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND LOWER FUEL QUALITY. PROBLEM WAS NOTICED AFTER U
SB-17927831-02
Feb 25, 2009
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
BMW MOTORCYCLE: WHEEL SPEED DEPENDENT, CLEARLY AUDIBLE CLANKING NOISE OCCURS WHEN BRAKING TO ADJUST SPEED. E SERIES (K25; K25/02; K25/03; K25/11; K25/12; K25/HP; K26; K27; K28; K29; K29/HP; K40; K41; K43; K43/HV; K44; K589/03; K71). NO MOD
TB-34-008-08
Sep 1, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW MC: THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A SMALL QUANTITY OF MOTORCYCLES THAT DID NOT RECEIVE THE SET SCREW THAT IS NORMALLY INSTALLED IN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE FILL JUNCTIONS. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB-34-008-08
Sep 1, 2008
052320 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BMW MC: THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A SMALL QUANTITY OF MOTORCYCLES THAT DID NOT RECEIVE THE SET SCREW THAT IS NORMALLY INSTALLED IN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE FILL JUNCTIONS. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB-34-008-08
Sep 1, 2008
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW MC: THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A SMALL QUANTITY OF MOTORCYCLES THAT DID NOT RECEIVE THE SET SCREW THAT IS NORMALLY INSTALLED IN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE FILL JUNCTIONS. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
00-004-08 (018)
Jul 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW MOTORCYCLE: COMPLAINTS RELATING TO KNOCKING NOISES (ENGINE PINGING) AND SPORADIC PERCEPTIBLE FLAT-SPOTS (ESPECIALLY UNDER SHARP ACCELERATION). MODELS K2X AND UP TO YEAR 2007 ONWARD. *PE UPDATED 1/27/09. *PE
SIB-61-001-08
Mar 1, 2008
022100 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
BMW MOTORCYCLES: ESA REAR SPRING STRUT CANNOT BE CALIBRATED WITH THE GT1, CIP ERROR 14007. ALL MODELS WITH ESA, EXCEPT R1200R (K27), R1200GS (K25/11) AND R1200GS ADV. (K25/12). MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
33-001-08
Mar 1, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
BMW MOTORCYCLE: CONVERSION OF REAR ESA SPRING STRUT FROM POTENTIOMETER TO HALL SENSOR. *PE
34-001-08
Feb 1, 2008
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
BMW MOTORCYCLE: NEW ATTACHMENT CONCEPT FOR FRONT BRAKE DISCS (RIVET PACKAGE, SERIES PRODUCTION STANDARD). THE BRAKE DISCS COMPLETE WITH FASTENERS (RIVET PACKAGE) NOW CONSTITUTE A SINGLE COMPONENT. *PE
46-006-07
Dec 1, 2007
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW MOTORCYCLE: PLAY PERCEPTIBLE WHEN SADDLEBAG SEATED ON SADDLEBAG MOUNT. *PE
46-007-07
Dec 1, 2007
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
BMW: REPAIRS TO 28 LITER AND 49 LITER TOPCASES. LATCHING MECHANISM DISENGAGED AND OUT OF POSITION. *PE
46-007-07
Dec 1, 2007
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
BMW: REPAIRS TO 28 LITER AND 49 LITER TOPCASES. LATCHING MECHANISM DISENGAGED AND OUT OF POSITION. *PE
SB-00-021-07
Nov 1, 2007
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
US-11588817-02
Aug 17, 2007
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW: EWS FAULT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MOTORCYCLE DOES NOT START. EWS INTERMITTENTLY OR PERMANENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE
BMW R1200 RT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW R1200 RT across all model years (2005, 2011).
15
Total Recalls
162
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths