BMW R1200 RT recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the BMW R1200 RT, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Aug 10, 2020Fire risk2006 BMW HP2 Enduro, 2009 BMW HP2 Mega Moto US, 2007–2009 BMW HP2 Megamoto and 19 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
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-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
20V471000 · 17K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Jul 8, 2009Crash risk2007–2009 BMW R1200 RT — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 RESERVOIR COULD DROP RENDERING THE FRONT BRAKES INOPERATIVE.
09V256000 · 2K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- May 15, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW K1200 R, 2005–2006 BMW K1200 S, 2005 BMW R 1200 ST and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR.
06V164000 · 13K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 24, 2006Crash risk2005 BMW R 1200 ST, 2004–2006 BMW R1200 GS, 2005–2006 BMW R1200 RT and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED THAT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, THE ABS SENSOR CABLE CAN BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CALIPER IS REINSTALLED, THE SENSOR CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.
06V134000 · 9K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 4, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW R1200 GS, 2006 BMW R1200 HP2, 2006 BMW R1200 RT — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLUTCH COMPONENTS COULD BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED.
06V104000 · 453 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 27, 2005Crash risk2005 BMW R 1200 ST, 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 2005 BMW R1200 RT — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.
05V172000 · 500 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC