BMW R1200 RT Problems by Year
NHTSA has 267 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the BMW R1200 RT, across 15 model years (2004–2018). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (54). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
BMW R1200 RT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R1200 RT year: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 R1200 RT: 54 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2007 R1200 RT: 52 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2009 R1200 RT: 36 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 R1200 RT: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2016 R1200 RT: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2017 R1200 RT: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
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 R1200 RT problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 113 | 10 | 0 |
| Power Train | 46 | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 45 | 8 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 9 | 1 |
| Engine | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW R1200 RT model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 R1200 RT | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 R1200 RT | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2016 R1200 RT | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2015 R1200 RT | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 R1200 RT | 6 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2013 R1200 RT | 6 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2012 R1200 RT | 11 | 1 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 R1200 RT | 20 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 R1200 RT | 9 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2009 R1200 RT | 36 | 5 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 R1200 RT | 32 | 5 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 R1200 RT | 52 | 5 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 R1200 RT | 54 | 6 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 R1200 RT | 32 | 5 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 R1200 RT | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW R1200 RT years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (32), 2006 (54), 2007 (52), 2008 (32), 2009 (36), 2011 (20) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R1200 RT year. 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 R1200 RT?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 113 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW R1200 RT have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.