2010 BMW R1200 RT

1 recalls, 4 complaints - 48 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.
16,926 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 20, 2019
Incident date: Jan 30, 2019
REAR BRAKE LINE ADAPTER LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THIS IS AN ALUMINUM FITTING THAT CONNECTS THE STEEL BRAKE LINE TO THE FLEXIBLE LINE GOING TO THE REAR WHEEL. CRACKS FORMED ON BOTH THREADED ENDS. BMW PART NUMBER 34327679297. I REPLACED THIS PART MYSELF . THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY .
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 8, 2016
Incident date: Dec 8, 2016
FUEL SENSOR SHOWS YOU HAVE FUEL WHEN IT HAS NONE AND LET'S YOU RUN OUT AND STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE. BMW HAS AN EXTENDED RECALL WHERE THEY WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL STRIP WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE FUEL STRIP. I HAVE HAD THIS DONE FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO IN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 2, 2016
I OWN A 2010 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE AND THERE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE HANDLEBAR MOUNTED SWITCH GEAR. THE SAID COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE CAUSING INOPERABLE HIGH BEAMS, CRUISE CONTROL, TURN SINGLES, AND HORN, BUT THE REAL ISSUE IS THE START/RUN SWITCH AND THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE CAUSIN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 8, 2012
Incident date: Nov 7, 2012
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME MY MOTORCYCLE RAN OUT OF FUEL EVEN THROUGH THE FUEL GAUGE WAS READING 1/4 TANK. IT OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ENGINE JUST STOPS RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THAT MY MOTORCYCLE FUEL SENSOR HAS FAILED. WE NEED BMW TO RECALL AND INSTALL A FLOAT SYSTEM SI... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 BMW R1200 RT

48 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
350000 EQUIPMENT5
100000 POWER TRAIN4
060000 ENGINE (PWS)4
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
020000 SUSPENSION2
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
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
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
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.
MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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.
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.
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.
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
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
MC62719932 Jun 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
MC54812349 Oct 1, 2014
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
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.
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
SIB-23-001-014 May 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW MC: THREADED FASTENER OF SHIFT ASSISTANT FAILED TO BE TIGHTENED TO CORRECT TORQUE WHILE AT FACTORY, AND COULD WORK LOOSE WHEN MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE, HAMPERING OPERATION OF SHIFT ASSISTANT FUNCTION. MODEL R 1200 RT (K52). *PE
MC54812349 Jan 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added

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

BMW R1200 RT - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2017 0 3 View
2015 0 1 View
2011 1 13 View
2010 (current) 1 4
2009 2 14 View
2008 2 23 View
2007 2 35 View
2006 4 42 View
2005 3 24 View

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