The 2009 BMW R1200 Rt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 18,461 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC09V2560002009-07-081,535 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING 1,535 MY 2007-2009 R1200RT MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO ROUTING AND ASSEMBLY TOLERANCES OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LINES TO BE UNDER STRAIN. IN COMBINATION WITH VIBRATION DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR COULD…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THAT ONLY THE REAR BRAKES WERE OPERATIONAL, SEVERE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING HARD BRAKING COULD RESULT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES WITH NEW FRONT BRAKE LINES, WITH MODIFIED ROUTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
POWER TRAIN
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“After entering the interstate fuel began spewing from the upper left fairing area. I pulled off and shut it down. I couldn't tell where it originated from. It didn't appear any longer so I decided to return home, about 2 miles. Upon entering the interstate again fuel spewed out with such force it…”
“2014 recall on the fuel pump flange was issued and it was completed at a bmw dealer in june of 2014. Now may 6, 2018 the fuel pump flange has failed spraying fuel over the engine. I contacted the bmw customer service department they informed me that due to the part being over 2 years old and they…”
“Catastrophic failure of the rear differential (final drive). The drive began making grinding and squealing noises. I then felt the rear wheel loosing traction. I pulled to the shoulder immediately. I noticed at that time a brake failure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. My rear…”
“The vehicle has 52500 miles. After fueling the motorcycle I attempted to reset the trip odometer in the normal way by turning the throttle to maximum while holding the bc button on the dashboard. Bike was on, engine not running. The plastic pulleys on both throttle bodies snapped suddenly, leaving…”
“Re: vin [xxx] dear bmw motorcycles of america I developed a serious and significant fuel leak today from the left side of my fairing/ tank of my r1200rt. The fuel only leaked when the key was on, or the engine was running, indicating the fuel was coming from the pressurized side of the fuel…”
“When shifting into second gear, the engine speed dropped to idle and I lost all power and the ability to control engine speed. I coasted to the shoulder and had to call for a tow as the bike would only idle. Upon further inspection after I got the bike home, I discovered that the plastic pulleys…”
“The bmw motorcycle was being ridden at interstate speeds when it began to develop a vibration. The vehicle was slowed and the first available exit was taken. By this time the rear wheel felt like it was going to lock up. The motorcycle was stopped at the first safe parking and a wrecker was…”
“The bmw motorcycle was being ridden at interstate speeds when it began to develop a vibration. The vehicle was slowed and the first available exit was taken. By this time the rear wheel felt like it was going to lock up. The motorcycle was stopped at the first safe parking and a wrecker was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW R1200 Rt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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