BMW R1200 RT years to avoid
More than twice the R1200 RT's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW R1200 RT years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW R1200 RT complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW R1200 RT problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system158
- Transmission46
- Brakes30
- Electrical17
- Engine14
- Acceleration12
- Wheels8
- Suspension6
- Lights4
- Body4
- Visibility1
- Tires1
Most reported problems on the BMW R1200 RT
BMW R1200 RT problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2013 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2012 | - | 11 | Fuel system | 20,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | - | 20 | Fuel system | 29,750 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2010 | - | 9 | Fuel system | 29,000 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | - | 36 | Fuel system | 29,843 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2008 | - | 32 | Fuel system | 17,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2007 | - | 52 | Fuel system | 27,456 | 5 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2006 | - | 54 | Fuel system | 22,500 | 6 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2005 | - | 32 | Fuel system | 35,000 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2004 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 11
Questions about the BMW R1200 RT
What years of the BMW R1200 RT should you avoid?
2006 and 2007. Each has more than twice the BMW R1200 RT's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 54, mostly about fuel system and transmission.
What is the best year for a used BMW R1200 RT?
2013, 2014 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 6 and 9).
What is the most common problem with the BMW R1200 RT?
Fuel system, with 158 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (46) and brakes (30).
How many recalls does the BMW R1200 RT have?
11 recalls between 2004 and 2018. The 2006 model year has the most, with 6.
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