2009 Bmw R 1200 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (11) · Service Brakes (2) · Power Train (2)
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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 (48)
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 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-09-02 · Engine“technician found that the engine does not respond to throttle inputs. discovered left and right throttle body require replacement due to cable cams are broken. bought this bike for parts. chose to fix it up given low mileage. looks like plastic cam fractures frequently. lucky i found out before i tried riding it. newer models by manufacturer and a…”
2023-07-31 · Vehicle Speed Control:throttle“on 06-19-2023 i was north bound i275 north of 8 mile about 715pm. i was in the left lane going about 68 mph. all of a sudden my it felt like my throttle cable broke, when i twisted it there was no motor response forward and backward, but my motor was red lining against the rev limiter, so i pulled in the clutch and it did not slow down at all. actu…”
2022-12-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the oem plastic 90° quick discount fitting on top of the fuel pump started spraying fuel. i started smelling fuel on the interstate highway 10 and by the time i could pull over safely off the interstate i was covered with fuel. the fuel was running down on the hot exhaust pipe’s on the front left side of the motorcycle and spraying all over my face…”
2022-11-04 · Power Train“2009 bmw r1200rt motorcycle rear bearing failure that led to a final drive failure. at highway speed, heard clicking noise from rear of bike. while parked on center stand and spinning rear wheel, heard a terrible grinding sound. who knows what would have happened had i not exited when i did. this left me stranded, requiring a tow; repair took t…”
2021-08-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“throttle body cams broken, no symtoms, could have caused crash from complete power loss to the engine, could have crashed or been hit. dealer replaced.…”
2021-05-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 75,600 mi“my second motorcycle to have throttle body cam failure. this is becoming an issues as these bike reach higher mileage.…”
2021-04-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“bmw have recall campaign no. 20v-471: fuel pump. the dealer in my area (5th gear cycle 1200 w sw expy dr, broken arrow, ok 74012) is not able to schedule service before end of july. bike currently is unusable as fuel drips over the exhaust.…”
2021-04-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 96,867 mi“throttle body plastic cams broke accelerating into on ramp of i4 in orlando. this caused the vehicle to immediately slow down to idle into rear approaching traffic.…”
2021-04-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55,000 mi“2009 bmw r1200rt motorcycle with 50,482 miles. throttle cable pulleys/cams both showing signs of multiple cracks. once they crack completely, the motorcycle becomes unrideable and must be towed. throttle no longer functions and motorcycle just returns to idle. must either replace entire throttle body or remove and replace existing plastic cams whic…”
2021-04-10 · Engine · 51,567 mi“the throttle bodies on this motorcycle are cable-actuated, with plastic pulleys molded onto the throttle spindles. these plastic pulleys were severely cracked and i have replaced them (i still have the old parts). i'm aware of numerous bmw motorcycles of this vintage that have developed cracks in the throttle pulleys. i discovered my problem via…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.