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2012 BMW R 1200 RT Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2012 BMW R 1200 RT has 1 recall, 11 complaints.

1

Recalls

11

Complaints

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Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

21V060000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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 an...

Safety Ratings

No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2012 BMW R 1200 RT.

Top Complaint Categories

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
2
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TIRES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 29, 2024SERVICE BRAKESFront brakes- Front brake lever will not pull in (hard to pull) front brakes do not work, was unable...
Jul 14, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2012 BMW R-1200 RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 2...
May 1, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW R 1200 RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAM...
Sep 18, 2020FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING POORLY, HARDLY ANY POWER. I MOVED OVER 3 LA...
Aug 20, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW R1200 RT. THE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EURO CYCLE BMW LAS VEGAS (6175 W S...
Jun 1, 2019STEERINGThe contact owns a 2012 BMW R1200 RT motorcycle. The contact stated that the handlebars loosened and...
Dec 13, 2018FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFUEL LEAK AT THE FUEL PUMP QUICK DISCONNECT. THE DISCONNECT IS LEAKING AS WELL AS THE FUEL PUMP NEC...
Jul 22, 2017POWER TRAINFINAL DRIVE FAILURE ON BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE. THE REAR WHEEL CROWN GEAR BEARING FAILED. OIL WAS L...
May 1, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TIRES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2012 BMW R1200 RT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONTROLLER TURN S...
Apr 9, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW R1200 RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BECAM...
Jun 9, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER STOPPED AND IN ...