2011 Bmw R 1200 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Fuel System, Gasoline (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-02-08 · campaign 21V060000 · 20,963 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. 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 bulletins (42)
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 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this vehicle was subject to a recall under bulletin 16 0114. the issue was a fuel pump which cracked at flanges which leaked fuel onto the hot engine, which could cause safety issues with fire. my vehicle listed above, had the fuel pump replaced with 12,505 miles on it under the recall. the replacement fuel pump, which is apparently no better than …”
2022-09-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 37,528 mi“the contact owns a 2011 bmw r1200 rt motorcycle. the contact stated that while starting the motorcycle, fuel was spraying from the fuel line. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact called the local dealer but the motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 20v471000 (fuel system…”
2022-09-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“development of a major fuel leak after starting motorcycle, leak is coming from the high pressure fitting on the fuel pump. very dangerous as the fuel is dripping on the hot exhaust and pooling on top of the fuel pump. risk of fire and possibility of fuel getting on pant leg and burning riders leg. i talked to a couple dealers in the phoenix area a…”
2021-08-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2011 bmw r 1200 rt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v471000 (fuel system, gasoline). the dealer was contacted and informed that the parts were not available. the contact called back the same dealer on two separate occasions and was informed that parts were still unavailable. the manufacturer was noti…”
2021-08-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 17,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 bmw r 1200 rt motorcycle. the contact stated that fuel was leaking from motorcycle. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v471000 (fuel system. gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called the local dealer who stated …”
2021-08-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2011 bmw r 1200 rt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v471000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had …”
2021-04-15 · Vehicle Speed Control · 23,494 mi“throttle cable bell cranks/cams crack due to poor quality plastic material. this causes motorcycle to suddenly lose power as the hand throttle no longer works and engine returns to idle rpm. this is a serious safety hazard as failure can occur while entering traffic, turning thru traffic, or traveling on a high speed roadway with no area to pull of…”
2020-09-14 · Suspension · 37,000 mi“tengo problemas con el fuel pump liquea mucho y tambien con el encendido los calipers se atoran…”
2020-06-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 37,500 mi“spontaneous development of a copious fuel leak after starting bike, subsequently found to be originating from fuel pump around high pressure fitting. very dangerous scenario, as fuel drips close to hot engine. i asked around and apparently is not an uncommon issue. hard to believe there has not been a recall on this. *tr…”
2020-06-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 43,957 mi“fuel pump leaks at high pressure fuel line. this fuel leaks over exhaust pipe and is a potential fire hazard. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.