2017 BMW R1200 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200 RT years
- Not enough data 12th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW R1200 RT. That ranks 12th out of 15 R1200 RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 40,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 BMW R1200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 20,141 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 20,141 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 BMW R1200 RT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 BMW R1200 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 contact owns a 2017 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact stated while at a red light, the engine was making an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was ridden back to the residence. The contact inspected the motorcycle and noticed that there was an excessive amount of…
First time while pulling out of a parking lot on to a city street the motorcycle suddenly lost power,misfired,cut out and would barely run and would only run at idle or a little above causing loss of control. Second time the same thing happened in the driveway while the motorbike was not moving.the…
Other BMW R1200 RT years
← 2016 R1200 RT · 2018 R1200 RT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 R1200 RT | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 R1200 RT | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 R1200 RT | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 R1200 RT | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 R1200 RT | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 R1200 RT | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 R1200 RT | 20 | 3 |
| 2010 R1200 RT | 9 | 3 |
| 2009 R1200 RT | 36 | 5 |
| 2008 R1200 RT | 32 | 5 |
| 2007 R1200 RT | 52 | 5 |
| 2006 R1200 RT | 54 | 6 |
| 2005 R1200 RT | 32 | 5 |
| 2004 R1200 RT | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW R1200 RT?
Owners most often report engine, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW R1200 RT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 BMW R1200 RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1200 RT model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.