2011 Bmw R1200 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Power Train (1)
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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 (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
2019-07-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“gasoline leak from fuel pump flange. noticed a puddle of gasoline after a ride last week. during the ride , there was a strong smell of gasoline. this is a very dangerous situation. bmw are you listening ? the puddle was on the left side of the bike when riding ( right side if you are facing the bike) this was fixed during a recal…”
2019-07-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump output flange cracked, resulting in fuel leaking down the side of the bike and onto hot components while riding. this issue has already been the subject of a bmw recall - but apparently the "inspect and reinforce" solution isn't really adequate long-term. this pump had been inspected and reinforced - and the flange still cracked and c…”
2019-05-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 29,750 mi“my 2011 bmw r1200rt had a recall repair performed in 2015 to address a fuel leak issue at the fuel pump flange. the dealer did not replace the fuel pump assembly but did a repair which involved installation of a reinforcement ring on the fuel pump flange which was cracking and leaking fuel under pressure. in march of 2019 the area that was repair…”
2019-03-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 18,400 mi“when starting the vehicle gas begins to leak out of tank on left side of vehicle. leak will continue until vehicle is shut off…”
2017-08-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 31,588 mi“on august 23, 2017, i started my motorcycle and left my home for a ride. a short time into the ride i noticed the smell of gasoline. i found a place to pull over to check out the issue. when i stopped i saw gasoline flowing down on the left side of the motorcycle onto the ground, just past the exhaust pipe and onto my left riding boot. i immedi…”
2017-08-06 · Unknown Or Other · 44,600 mi“i bought the bike new. a recall for the fuel pump was complied with. two years later the fuel pump started squirting fuel from the inner radius area of the metal crimp ring (which is the recall fix)started leaking fuel was flowing down the left side of the bike to the bottom of the left cylinder base. only leaked with the engine running…”
2017-07-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 18,818 mi“fuel pump output flange cracked, resulting in fuel leaking down the side of the bike and onto hot components while riding. this issue has already been the subject of a bmw recall - but apparently the "inspect and reinforce" solution isn't really adequate long-term. this pump had been inspected and reinforced - and the flange still cracked and cause…”
2015-05-10 · Engine · 9,000 mi“the combination engine run / start switch does no engage in the run position during hot days, thus not allowing the engine to start. after cooling the switch down with an instant cooling compound (in this case superfreeze 2000 from leonard industrial supply) the switch would engage, but then disconnect again. the danger is that if it disconnects wh…”
2013-06-30 · Power Train · 10,201 mi“symptom. rear of motorcycle weaves when riding in a straight line and in turns. rear wheel had approximately 3mm play when holding wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock and twisting wheel side to side. analysis. brake carrier on final drive has lateral play. removed brake carrier, slid off final drive by hand. final drive needs replaced. same f…”
2011-11-09 · Vehicle Speed Control · 2,080 mi“the left combination switch on the vehicle has failed 4 times. the left combination switch controls the high beam lights, turn signals, horn, cruise control, and numerous other items. the four failures have included failure of the high beam switch twice, the turn signal switch twice, the horn once, and cruise control once. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.