2016 BMW R 1200 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1200 RT years
- Not enough data 14th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT. That ranks 14th out of 15 R 1200 RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 BMW R 1200 RT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT.
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.
The drive shaft on my 2016 BMW R1200 RTW failed while I was on I 69 northbound at speed of 75 mph. I am in possession of the failed components. The back wheel locked with no warning and the bike fishtailed dangerously while I was in heavy traffic. The local BMW dealership has replaced the…
Other BMW R 1200 RT years
← 2015 R 1200 RT · 2017 R 1200 RT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 R 1200 RT | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 R 1200 RT | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 R 1200 RT | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 R 1200 RT | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 R 1200 RT | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 R 1200 RT | 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 2016 BMW R 1200 RT?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.