2008 BMW R1200 RT
2 recalls, 23 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
23 total complaints
1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2019
Incident date: Apr 22, 2019
THIS SERIES OF MOTORCYCLES HAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CRACKS IN THE THROTTLE PULLEYS ON THE THROTTLE BODY. FAILURE OF THIS PLASTIC PART WILL RESULT IN INSTANT LOSS OF POWER. I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND DECIDED TO INSPECT THE TWO THROTTLE BODIES ON MY MOTORCYCLE AS A PRECAUTION. BOTH O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 24, 2018
Incident date: Jul 26, 2017
ABS PUMP MOTOR IS FAILING ON MANY OF THE SAME MODEL BIKES AND SOME OTHER 2006-2008 MODEL BMW BIKES WITH LOW MILEAGE, BECAUSE THE BRUSH HOLDERS IN THE ABS ELECTRICAL MOTOR ARE TOO TIGHT AND BRUSHES GET STUCK IN THEM - BAD DESIGN OF THE ABS PUMP MOTOR. BMW WILL ASK YOU LOADS OF MONIES FOR THE REPLA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2017
Incident date: Aug 8, 2017
FUEL PUMP LEAKING FROM A CRACK IN THE HIGH PRESSURE OUTPUT LINE SPRAYED GASOLINE ON THE INSIDE OF THE FAIRING, MOTOR AND MY LEG. THE PUMP SPRAYS GASOLINE ANYTIME THE KEY IS IN THE ON POSITION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 27, 2017
Incident date: Mar 17, 2017
VEHICLE BEGAN EXHIBITING ENGINE STALLING SYMPTOMS FOR ABOUT A MONTH (ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING AS IF IGNITION HAD BEEN CUT) DURING CITY DRIVING, WHILE TURNING AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT ABOUT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE QUIT ALONG WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL GOING BLANK. ELECTRICAL SMOKE BEGAN ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 12, 2017
Incident date: Jan 9, 2017
THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON, BMW SHOP SAID ABS UNIT IS BAD $2000 FIX. ON MANY BMW MOTORCYCLE FORUMS THERE ARE MANY ABS UNIT FAILURES. BMW KNOWS ABOUT THESE FAILURES BUT DOES NOTHING.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 12, 2016
Incident date: Oct 8, 2016
VEHICLE HAS 6000 MILES ON IT. PREVIOUS OWNER HAD A RECEIPT FROM THE DEALER SHOWING THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HAD BEEN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. FUEL INDICATOR SHOWS 1/4 TANK OF FUEL, AND ENGINE COMPUTER SHOWS 92 MILES RANGE. VEHICLE STALLED AT AN INTERSECTION, OUT OF FUEL. I WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE MOTORCYC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 23, 2016
Incident date: Jul 16, 2016
PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ABS PUMP AT 29K MILES. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. BRAKES STILL FUNCTION BUT WITHOUT ABS.
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 17, 2016
Incident date: Aug 10, 2016
BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE RIDING. INVESTIGATION BY MECHANIC SHOWS ABS HAS FAILED. BIKE ONLY HAS 26,000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND SHOULD BE A RECALL BASED ON INFORMATION AND REPORTS ON THE VARIOUS LISTS AND BOARDS I PARTICIPATE ON. FAULT CODES 24048 (ABS PUMP MOTOR DEFECTIVE) AND 24049 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 20, 2016
Incident date: Jan 6, 2016
THE ABS MODULE FAILED WHILE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A HIGHWAY. THE DEALER AND BMW ASKED IF IT WAS PARKED OUTSIDE AND IT WAS FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. THEY SAID THE MODULE CORRODED. IT IS A SEALED MODULE AND IF IT CORRODED IT MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE IN ORDER TO ALL THE ELEMENTS NECESSARY IN FOR IT TO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Aug 28, 2015
WITH JUST 16124 MILES, MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A FINAL DRIVE RING BEARING FAILURE. THE BMW DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM WHEN CONDUCTING THE REAR FLANGE RECALL REPAIR. THIS FAILURE IS SO COMMON THAT IT HAS BECOME ENDEMIC. BMW OFFERS NO HELP WITH THE REPAIR AN OBVIOUS DESIGN ERROR.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 9, 2014
Incident date: Aug 8, 2014
I WAS RIDING ALONG AT ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING A LACK OF STABILITY AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. IT FELT LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. AT THE SAME TIME THERE WAS LOUD RUMBLING AND A VIBRATION FELT THROUGHOUT THE BIKE. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 13, 2013
Incident date: Apr 4, 2013
THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED 1/4 TANK OF FUEL, BUT THE MOTORCYCLE HAD ACTUALLY RUN OUT OF FUEL ON A VERY BUSY SECTION OF INTERSTATE 95 IN DELAWARE JUST BEFORE THE I 95 / I 295-I 495 SPLIT. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT HAND TRAVEL LANE AND WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY PULL OFF ONTO A WIDENED LEFTHAND SECTION OF BREAKDO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2013
Incident date: Aug 14, 2010
THE FUEL STRIP INDICATOR HAS NOW FAILED 3 TIMES, TWICE LEAVING ME STRANDED WITH AN EMPTY FUEL TANK. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Aug 12, 2013
Incident date: Aug 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVE SHAFT FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ON TO THE ROAD SHOULDER BUT SUFFERED SCRAPES AND BRUISES WHILE DOING SO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEA... Read more
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2013
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
FUEL GAUGE FAILED, AGAIN, CAUSING POTENTIAL STALLING IN TRAFFIC CREATING DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2013
Incident date: Jul 20, 2011
MOTORCYCLE GAS GAUGE SHOWED HALF FULL WHEN IT STOPPED RUNNING, HAD TO CROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. BIKE WAS OUT OF GAS....THIS HAS HAPPEN 5 TIMES NOW ( RUNNING OUT OF GAS ).. ONE DAY SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED BECAUSE BMW WILL NOT STEP UP AND REC... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 22, 2012
Incident date: Jun 13, 2012
A FUEL LEAK DEVELOPED IN THE PLASTIC FUEL PUMP FLANGE AT THE FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING. I SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IN MY GARAGE WHERE MY NATURAL GAS WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. HAVING HEARD OF THIS COMMON PROBLEM ON BMW SPORT TOURING FORUM, I REPAIRED CRACKS IN THAT FLANGE WITH JB WELD ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 21, 2012
Incident date: Nov 6, 2012
I DISCOVERED THAT MY FUEL PUMP WAS DEVELOPING CRACKS AROUND THE FUEL LINE FITTING. I DISCOVERED THE CRACKS BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE OCCURRED. I DID NOT SUFFER A FAILURE ONLY BECAUSE I HAD LEARNED OF THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD FROM FRIENDS, ONE OF WHOM HAD HIS LEFT LEG SOAKED WITH GASOLINE AS A RE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2012
Incident date: Jan 2, 2012
DISCOVERED SEVERAL CRACKS AT FUEL PUMP OUTLET FLANGE. REPAIRED AT MY OWN COST IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE. THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN AND WELL-DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH THIS FUEL PUMP. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2012
Incident date: Aug 24, 2012
BIKE DIED ENTERING INTERSECTION. ONLY SPACING AVERTED ACCIDENT. BOUGHT USED LESS THAN ONE WEEK AGO. FUEL GAUGE SHOWED JUST UNDER 1/2 TANK AND 120 MILES TO EMPTY. GAS TANK WAS EMPTY WITHOUT WARNING. GAS GAUGE STRIPS IN TANK FAIL - BMW HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE FOR YEARS, ARE YOU? AND, ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 2, 2010
Incident date: Jun 2, 2010
2008 BMW R1200RT (MOTORCYCLE) ENGINE STALLS WHILE IN OPERATION. THIS OCCURRED 3 OCCASIONS DURING A COMMUTE. FIRST STALL AFTER ACCELERATION. RESTARTED ENGINE. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE DOWN THE ROAD TRAVELING 45 MPH SECOND ENGINE STALL OCCURS. RESTARTED ENGINE.. THIRD ENGINE STALLS OCCURS WITHIN ANOTHE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 12, 2010
Incident date: Oct 15, 2009
2008 BMW R1200RT WITH UNDER 4,000 MILES OF SERVICE. REAR BRAKE PULSES UNPREDICTABLE UPON APPLICATION. NOT RELATED TO ABS. BMW DEALER ANALYSIS DETERMINED THAT IT IS DUE TO IMPROPER SURFACE TEMPERING OF THE BRAKE DISK. THIS CAUSES ALTERNATING PATCHES OF SOFT/HARD SURFACE ON THE DISK. BMW NA REFUSED TO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 22, 2009
Incident date: Jul 14, 2009
2008 BMW R1200RT AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE STOPPED WITH NO WARNING. THE CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER. IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE R1200RT. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 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