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2012 BMW R 1200 Rt

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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11Owner complaints

Model-year median: 9

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
2Engine
2Fuel System, Gasoline
2Fuel/propulsion System
2Exterior Lighting
1
All reported categories
Power Train
1Service Brakes
1Steering
1Tires
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 7 of 11 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

2 reports
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7,500 miles · Jun 19, 2013
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW R1200 RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BECAME HARD TO READ WHEN THE SUN WOULD SHINE DIRECTLY ON THE COMPONENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO TOOK PICTURES OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SENT THE IMAGES TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER FORWARDED THE PIC…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW R1200 RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BECAME HARD TO READ WHEN THE SUN WOULD SHINE DIRECTLY ON THE COMPONENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO TOOK PICTURES OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SENT THE IMAGES TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER FORWARDED THE PICTURES TO THEIR ENGINEERS AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BE INVESTIGATED IF MORE OWNERS FILED A COMPLAINT ON THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500.

NHTSA ODI #10520671

Mileage unknown · May 15, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior LightingTires

2012 BMW R1200 RT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONTROLLER TURN SIGNAL ENGAGEMENT VERY DIFFICULT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED BMW RE-DESIGNED THE TURN SIGNALS, WHICH IS NOW A SINGLE SWITCH. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT ALWAYS TURN ON. THE CONTROL PANEL HAD A GLARE, WHICH MADE THE PANEL DIFFICU…

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2012 BMW R1200 RT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONTROLLER TURN SIGNAL ENGAGEMENT VERY DIFFICULT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED BMW RE-DESIGNED THE TURN SIGNALS, WHICH IS NOW A SINGLE SWITCH. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT ALWAYS TURN ON. THE CONTROL PANEL HAD A GLARE, WHICH MADE THE PANEL DIFFICULT TO READ, DURING THE DAY. THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR CONSISTENTLY READ BELOW 2-3 LBS.

NHTSA ODI #10504039

Official recalls

1

21V060000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Feb 8, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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