BMW R 1200 RT (authority) Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the BMW R 1200 RT (authority), across 5 model years (2005–2009). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
BMW R 1200 RT (authority) years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No R 1200 RT (authority) model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 R 1200 RT (authority): 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW R 1200 RT (authority) problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW R 1200 RT (authority) model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 R 1200 RT (authority) | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 R 1200 RT (authority) | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 R 1200 RT (authority) | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 R 1200 RT (authority) | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 R 1200 RT (authority) | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW R 1200 RT (authority) years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW R 1200 RT (authority)?
Power Train, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 RT (authority) have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.