2007 BMW R 1200 RT: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel/propulsion system; the 2005 and 2008 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“A fuel leak around at the fuel pump flange. Leaking around the support ring installed by the previous remedy. I contacted a dealer several times, but they have been unable to remedy due to no parts since April 2021. I also contacted CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com and they said "at this time the remedy for the recall: 20V-471 is available; however, the parts are on backorder for all models. We currently don't have an eta we can provide." BMW has failed to prepare sufficient replacement parts and they are unable to remedy for 20V-471 in a timely manner.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2020
“Fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to running out of fuel while moving. This is a common failure on many bike models from bmw from 2005-2013.the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was replaced by the dealer04. This is an unsafe condition since loss of engine power from running out of fuel can be quite dangerous on a motorcycle”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2015
“ABS pump failed after ~ 21,000 miles leaving me without any ABS. Tried to come to a stop on a highway on-ramp and locked the rear tire up and skidded for ~ 25 ft before stopping. Don't understand how a key piece of safety equipment can fail with such low miles and there is no recall or goodwill on bmw's part to replace the defective part. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2013
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“Park on side stand, engine running in neutral, gas started leaking from the left side fairing : one drop every 3 seconds. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2013
“Fuel pump assembly started leaking and fuel started running down the left side of the motorcycle. The pump assembly was leaking badly and the bike could not be operated. Ref:pe12-036. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2013
“Noticed fuel residual on left side fairing of motorcycle. Removed fairing to find source of fuel leak. Found the outlet flange on the fuel pump high pressure outlet leaking fuel, & cracked in four different locations. I'm not sure when these cracks occurred and fuel started leaking. I discovered the leak only when it got bad enough to blow back on the motorcycle fairing. I was at home when I discovered this leak after a ride, so I entered 0 mph on this incident information. I ride the bike between 5 mph, to 80 mph depending on where I'm at. (interstate, highway, city, ect.). *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2011
“Riding down hwy 87a in az,,felt my left leg getting wet and smelled fuel,,pulled over on the side of the road and noticed fuel dripping on the ground,,trailered bike to my home,,remove the body panels and found the top fitting of the fuel pump cracked and spraying fuel,,,,I think im dam luck it did not ignite on the hot exhaust ,,, *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2011
“Tl* the contact owns 2007 bmw r1200rt motorcycle. The contact stated there was a crack in the fuel pump causing the fuel to leak. When routine service was done on the vehicle when the mechanic noticed the fuel leak. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 98,077.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2011
“The ABS (anti lock braking system) brake module failed. For such an important part of the braking system this is totally unacceptable for a vehicle with such low miles and date of manufacture. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2011
“The fuel sensor on my 2007 bmw r 1200 rt failed while I was riding it causing the fuel gauge to read empty. This could cause a person to run out of gas at anytime. This has occurred to numerous other bmw r bikes and is a problem bmw is well aware of. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2011
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
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.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 RT POLICE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE AUDIBLE SIGNALING DEVICE CAN BREAK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SIGNALING DEVICE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE ROADWAY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO TETHER CABLES TO THE DEVICE IN ORDER TO SECURE IT TO THE MOTORCYCLE IN THE EVENT THE MOUNTING BRACKET BECOMES LOOSE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
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 flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 BMW R 1200 RT reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 BMW R 1200 RT. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system.
Does the 2007 BMW R 1200 RT have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.