Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 BMW R 1200 RT has 2 recalls, 10 complaints.
2
Recalls
10
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V141000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R12...
13V617000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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, mo...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2005 BMW r1200rt that I have owned since 2016 with little to no issue. Leak from winter storage in t... |
| Apr 24, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | CRACKED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CONNECTIONS TO BOTH THROTTLE BODY THROTTLE CONTROL SHAFTS. IF THIS F... |
| May 1, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2005 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact stated while starting the motorcycle and it began... |
| Aug 25, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MOTORCYCLE FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING. ALWAYS SHOWING EMPTY. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER AND HAD FUEL LE... |
| May 14, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | REPORT RECEIPT DATE: DEC 12, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000 COMPONENT(S): FUEL SYSTEM, GA... |
| May 8, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAK FROM THREADS ON TANK. *TR |
| Apr 10, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW R 1200 RT. WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL... |
| Jan 20, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKED IN AT LEAST FOUR PLACES THAT I CAN PHOTOGRAPH. FOR HOW LONG THIS HAS BEEN ... |
| Jan 7, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | 2005 BMW R 1200 RT REAL WHEEL FLANGE CRACKED THIS FLANGE SUPPORTS THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE DISC AND AL... |
| Sep 30, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE CRACKS UND... |