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2010 BMW R 1200 Rt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 BMW R 1200 Rt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 93,610 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 15V141000 2015-03-11 43,426 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S,…

Consequence

If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13V617000 2013-12-12 50,184 affected
Defect

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, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump…

Consequence

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

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I have a 2010, r1200rt motorcycle that is spraying large amounts of atomized gas out from the top of the plastic fuel pump housing from a hairline crack near the high pressure outlet. The housing is a non wear part. In looking at the recalls I see that on december 12, 2013 there was a recall…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2020-08-30

“The fuel gauge misread the actual amount of fuel in my tank causing me to run out of gas at a dangerous intersection. I had to get off the motorcycle and push it across oncoming traffic (the only downhill option) to a safe place on the side of the road. I had to walk for 2 miles to purchase a gas…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-05-23

“Fuel gauge failure common problem on this motorcycle gauge failed while travling.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-11-28

“Fuel gauge failure common problem on this motorcycle gauge failed while travling.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-11-28

“As many other bmw owners have experienced, I experienced a failure of the final drive (rear end). I ended a short trip and became aware of high heat coming from the rear axle. I trailered it to the dealership where I was informed it was a final drive failure, worn bearings and a wobbly rear wheel.…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-04-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW R 1200 Rt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.