2009 BMW R 1200 RT US Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 23, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other R 1200 RT US years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW R 1200 RT US. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 29,850 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 BMW R 1200 RT US problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~29,850 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System2100%29,850——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 120141

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 BMW R 1200 RT US recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 BMW R 1200 RT US.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Started the bike and fuel started spraying all over the top of the engine. Took off the fuel tank and there is a crack in the fuel pump assembly. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 23, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10638302

Fuel gauge failure due to defective sending strip. First strip failed approx. 52,000 miles; second strip failed within one tankful of replacement. Now on third sending strip. Known problem on multiple years of bmw motorcycles with no manufacturer response. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Nov 13, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10552157

Other BMW R 1200 RT US years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200920

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW R 1200 RT US?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW R 1200 RT US?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 BMW R 1200 RT US a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1200 RT US model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.