Front brakes- Front brake lever will not pull in (hard to pull) front brakes do not work, was unable to stop, rear brakes limited and was unable to stop through intersection.
The worst 2012 BMW R1200 RT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system4
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system4
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 21V060000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 BMW R1200 RT 38
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models
- BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender...
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- Multiple factors may
- Battery empty despite charger.
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly...
- When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle...
- The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded...
What 2012 BMW R1200 RT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW R-1200 RT. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW R1200 RT motorcycle. The contact stated that the handlebars loosened and were not secured. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the head bearing had failed and needed to be replaced. The cause of the steering head bearing failure was undetermined. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw r 1200 rt motorcycle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Max bmw motorcycles located at 493 danbury rd, new milford, ct 06776 and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact received notification that the part was available however, after contacting the manufacturer, no information on a date for parts availability was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
When accelerating from a stop the engine started running poorly, hardly any power. I moved over 3 lanes in heavy traffic to the right shoulder & turned the engine off. Had it towed to dealership where I was informed the plastic throttle body cams had broken. This bike has only 20,000 miles on it! It put me in extreme danger.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw r1200 rt. The took the vehicle to euro cycle bmw las vegas (6175 w sahara ave b, las vegas, nv 89146, (702) 454-6269) for routine maintenance. The technician noticed that the flange was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the flange was once serviced by the previous owner; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to euro cycle bmw las vegas. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 53,961.
Fuel leak at the fuel pump quick disconnect. The disconnect is leaking as well as the fuel pump neck. It happens only when the ignition is turned on and the pump comes on, putting pressure to the fuel system.
Final drive failure on bmw r1200rt motorcycle. The rear wheel crown gear bearing failed. Oil was leaking from the rear wheel seal because of the bearing failure . Oil from the final drive saturated the rear brake rendering it useless. Inspection of the wheel while stationary revealed that the rear wheel/final drive seal was leaking. After the incident, the final drive was repaired/rebuilt by bmw authorized mechanics shop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw r1200 rt. The contact stated that the instrument panel cluster became hard to read when the sun would shine directly on the component. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who took pictures of the instrument cluster and sent the images to the manufacturer. The manufacturer forwarded the pictures to their engineers and the contact was advised that the failure would be investigated if more owners filed a complaint on the issue. The failure mileage was 7,500.
2012 bmw r1200 rt. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycles communication system controller turn signal engagement very difficult. *smd the consumer stated bmw re-designed the turn signals, which is now a single switch. The left turn signal would not always turn on. The control panel had a glare, which made the panel difficult to read, during the day. The tire pressure sensor consistently read below 2-3 lbs.
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Questions about the 2012 BMW R1200 RT
Is the 2012 BMW R1200 RT reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2012 BMW R1200 RT, 1.2 times a typical R1200 RT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 BMW R1200 RT?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2012 BMW R1200 RT have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW R1200 RT fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 21V060000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW R1200 RT have the most fuel system problems?
The BMW R1200 RT model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (37 complaints), 2006 (30 complaints) and 2005 (22 complaints).
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