2013 Bmw R 1200 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (40)
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.
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.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2022-05-13 · SIB610321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
battery empty despite charger.
Showing the 6 most recent of 40 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-10-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the throttle body has plastic pulleys for the throttle flapper cam. these plastic parts fail. my motorcycle lost power in freeway traffic and i nearly was ran over by traffic when this part failed.…”
2021-06-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2013 bmw r 1200. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. a local dealer was made aware of the issue and informe…”
2019-07-17 · Suspension · 34,000 mi“right-side swingarm pivot pin bolts loosen…”
2017-09-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 23,000 mi“fuel pump flange cracked, resulting in fuel leaking down the side of the bike and onto hot components while riding or at idle. safety hazard and fire hazard possibly resulting in fire and personal injury.…”
2017-07-16 · Power Train · 79,000 mi“while riding motorcycle there was a catastrophic failure of the u-joint/drive shaft causing the motorcycle to stop while at highway speed. rear wheel subsequently locked up. damage was caused to the swing arm by the drive shaft. the motorcycle was smoking due to the heat created. over $3100. in damages. this is the second bmw motorcycle i've…”
2013-09-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 1,200 mi“left side multifunction switch failure (inop. several functions-turn signal, cruise control, high/low beam lights and info.display) caused total loss of low/high beam lights while riding at night. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.