2007 Bmw R 1200 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (9) · Fuel System, Gasoline (6) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2015-03-11 · campaign 15V141000 · 43,426 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Risk: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2013-12-12 · campaign 13V617000 · 50,184 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2010-06-18 · campaign 10V276000 · 15,532 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK.
Risk: IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (56)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Power Train 2023-12-13 · MC330423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
since october 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all k5x models. for the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (driveshaft) are included. notice: 1. the new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the si 33 02 22 (service action: swingarm drain ret
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-11-13 · MC160214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ã¢ââfuel stripã¢ââ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-04-24 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Service Brakes 2022-11-08 · MC000222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
Power Train 2022-07-28 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 56 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-06-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“a fuel leak around at the fuel pump flange. leaking around the support ring installed by the previous remedy. i contacted a dealer several times, but they have been unable to remedy due to no parts since april 2021. i also contacted customerrelations@bmwusa.com and they said "at this time the remedy for the recall: 20v-471 is available; however, th…”
2016-10-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 59,000 mi“fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to running out of fuel while moving. this is a common failure on many bike models from bmw from 2005-2013.the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was replaced by the dealer04. this is an unsafe condition since loss of engine power from running out of fuel can be quite dangerous on a motorcycle…”
2014-09-03 · Service Brakes · 21,000 mi“abs pump failed after ~ 21,000 miles leaving me without any abs. tried to come to a stop on a highway on-ramp and locked the rear tire up and skidded for ~ 25 ft before stopping. don't understand how a key piece of safety equipment can fail with such low miles and there is no recall or goodwill on bmw's part to replace the defective part. *tr…”
2014-08-21 · Service Brakes · 232 mi“at that low mileage a few months after purchase of the motorcycle i was alerted to "brake failure" lamp on instrument cluster. i was told by dealer (who was in new jersey - bike was shipped to chicago) that this fault would probably disappear after some more use of bike. i was assured that brake functions were not affected. the fault code supplied…”
2014-01-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 11,500 mi“i was riding my motorcycle on the interstate when i noticed the smell of gasoline. upon arrival home i determined that pressurized fuel was leaking from the fuel pump outlet connection, specifically the threaded boss into which the quick disconnect fitting screws. when i turned on the ignition and energized the fuel pump, gasoline ran out of the …”
2013-03-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 15,000 mi“fuel pump assembly started leaking and fuel started running down the left side of the motorcycle. the pump assembly was leaking badly and the bike could not be operated. ref:pe12-036. *tr…”
2013-02-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 22,000 mi“my motorcycle ran out of fuel while indicating 1/2 full on the fuel gauge. i was on a busy us highway and had to coast to the soft shoulder of the road, where the bike almost tipped over into the traffic lane when the kickstand sunk into the soft ground. fortunately another biker had a hose and we were able to siphon enough fuel using a coke can …”
2013-01-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5,437 mi“park on side stand, engine running in neutral, gas started leaking from the left side fairing : one drop every 3 seconds. *tr…”
2013-01-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 10,000 mi“fuel control module stopped working,which disables the bike and it will not run. removed the module and found the pc board burned and shorted, due to fuel seepage coming from fuel pump and arcing under the board. the fuel is coming from a fuel nipple fitting located adjacent to the module. inspected the fuel pump fitting and found 4 cracks radi…”
2012-11-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 98,077 mi“tl* the contact owns 2007 bmw r1200rt motorcycle. the contact stated there was a crack in the fuel pump causing the fuel to leak. when routine service was done on the vehicle when the mechanic noticed the fuel leak. the mechanic stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 98,077.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.