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Year · Make · Model

2005 BMW R1200 RT

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

3
Open recalls
22
NHTSA complaints
2
Defect investigations
43
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

22 filed
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    9
  • Fuel SYSTEM, Gasoline
    5
  • Power Train
    2
  • Power TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE Shaft
    1
  • Engine AND Engine COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS Recirculation Valve (EGR VALVE)
    1
  • Service BRAKES, Hydraulic
    1
  • STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER Stand
    1
  • Unknown OR Other
    1

Recalls

3 campaigns
20V471000·FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2020-08-10

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 support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

FixBMW 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.

06V134000·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2006-04-24

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED THAT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, THE ABS SENSOR CABLE CAN BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CALIPER IS REINSTALLED, THE SENSOR CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.

RiskLOSS OF ABS FUNCTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH DURING CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS.

FixDEALERS WILL ATTACH ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIPS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE ABS SENSOR CABLE, WHICH WILL PROVIDE A MORE SECURE CONNECTION TO THE WHEEL CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006, AND WILL BE A PHASED MAILING THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

05V172000·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2005-04-27

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.

RiskTHIS COULD RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY THAT, IN TURN, COULD AFFECT THROTTLE OPERATION AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

FixDEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER OVER THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

NHTSA investigations

2 actions
EA13006·FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2013-07-12 → 2014-01-31

Fuel Leak - Motorycle

Led to recall13V617000

PE12036·FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2012-11-16 → 2013-07-22

Fuel Leak - Motorcycle

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