2012 BMW R 1200 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1200 RT years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW R 1200 RT. That ranks 7th out of 15 R 1200 RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 18%), typically at around 7,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 BMW R 1200 RT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 18% | 39,481 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 18% | 14,332 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 36,391 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW R 1200 RT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front brakes- Front brake lever will not pull in (hard to pull) front brakes do not work, was unable to stop, rear brakes limited and was unable to stop through intersection.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW R-1200 RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The contact owns a 2012 BMW R1200 RT motorcycle. The contact stated that the handlebars loosened and were not secured. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the head bearing had failed and needed to be replaced. The cause of the steering head bearing failure was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw r 1200 rt motorcycle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Max bmw motorcycles located at 493 danbury rd, new milford, ct 06776 and the manufacturer…
When accelerating from a stop the engine started running poorly, hardly any power. I moved over 3 lanes in heavy traffic to the right shoulder & turned the engine off. Had it towed to dealership where i was informed the plastic throttle body cams had broken. This bike has only 20,000 miles on it!…
Other BMW R 1200 RT years
← 2011 R 1200 RT · 2013 R 1200 RT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 R 1200 RT | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 R 1200 RT | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 R 1200 RT | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 R 1200 RT | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 R 1200 RT | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 R 1200 RT | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 R 1200 RT | 20 | 3 |
| 2010 R 1200 RT | 9 | 3 |
| 2009 R 1200 RT | 36 | 5 |
| 2008 R 1200 RT | 32 | 5 |
| 2007 R 1200 RT | 52 | 5 |
| 2006 R 1200 RT | 54 | 6 |
| 2005 R 1200 RT | 32 | 5 |
| 2004 R 1200 RT | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW R 1200 RT?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW R 1200 RT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 BMW R 1200 RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1200 RT model years, the 2012 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.