2007 Bmw R1200 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (19) · Service Brakes (4) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-08-10 · campaign 20V471000 · 16,926 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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
2016-10-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 54,020 mi“fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to the possibility of running out of fuel while moving. this is a common failure on many bike models from bmw from 2005-2013. i have had this happen 3 times so far, and each time the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was replaced. this is an unsafe condition since loss of engine power from running ou…”
2016-10-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 49,701 mi“fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to the possibility of running out of fuel while moving. this is a common failure on many bike models from bmw from 2005-2013. i have had this happen 2 times so far, and each time the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was replaced. this is an unsafe condition since loss of engine power from running ou…”
2016-10-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 39,287 mi“fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to running out of fuel while moving on a city street. this is a common failure on many bike models from bmw from 2005-2013. i have had this happen 1 time so far, and each time the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was replaced. this is an unsafe condition since loss of engine power from running out o…”
2015-10-12 · Power Train“final drive bearing suddenly developed play (wheel can be moved laterally by hand). very unstable handling and wobble upon deceleration due to wheel movement. vehicle will "shimmy" considerably from side-to-side upon engine braking.…”
2015-09-22 · Service Brakes · 48,150 mi“when i began a ride the red abs brake failure warning light came on and remained on. a shop read the code to determine the cause as abs pump motor failure. i learned through on-line research that it is a common problem relating to poor design of the abs pump motor brushes that fail to make good contact resulting in a low voltage situation and pump …”
2015-08-21 · Unknown Or Other · 27,456 mi“the motorcycle started stalling after i would disengage the clutch to slow down or stop. it would not start back up unless i turned the throttle and held the rpm's above 1500. the bike would not idle unless i kept the throttle partially open. i brought the bike to the dealer and they re-flashed the computer and up-graded the software. that lasted 2…”
2015-04-09 · Service Brakes · 29,752 mi“rear drive assembly oil leaking affecting tires traction and braking - loss of rear brakes from oil and no abs active. *tr…”
2015-02-14 · Service Brakes · 24,080 mi“about 1 year ago, the 'brake failure" light came on the dashboard of my bmw r1200rt motorcycle. even though the brakes seem to work fine, i pretty much stopped using the motorcycle because i was afraid of it. because of inactivity, the engine wouldn't start so i rented a u-haul trailer and brought the bike to a bmw dealer so they could get it run…”
2014-10-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 35,000 mi“traveling at highway speed, abs system failed, which showed up as a "brake failure" light on console. abs pump controller failed. after initial failure, the "brake failure" light would come on intermittently. i don't know if this indicated intermittent failure or something else. front wheel or rear wheel would lock up instead of the abs system …”
2014-01-20 · Service Brakes · 1,254 mi“abs modulator failed to operate at very low mileage. dealer said unit has failed and it very common for the brushes to stick and cause this failure. the unit is not repairable and must be replaced. *tr …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.