2012 BMW R1200 Rt recalls and problems

The 2012 BMW R1200 Rt has 1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 15 R1200 Rt model years — 7th most.

1recalls
11complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
20,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Feb 8, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V060000 · 20,963 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System4
Electrical System2
Engine2
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012: 1 complaints20122013: 2 complaints20132017: 1 complaints20172019: 2 complaints20192020: 1 complaints20202021: 3 complaints202132025: 1 complaints20251

2012 vs. other BMW R1200 Rt years

2004: 1 complaints20042005: 32 complaints2006: 54 complaints2006542007: 52 complaints2008: 32 complaints20082009: 36 complaints2010: 9 complaints20102011: 20 complaints2012: 11 complaints20122013: 6 complaints2014: 6 complaints20142015: 3 complaints2016: 1 complaints20162017: 2 complaints2018: 2 complaints20182

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 BMW R1200 Rt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 BMW R1200 Rt, the latest from Feb 8, 2021 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW R1200 Rt?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (4), electrical system (2), engine (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.