When starting my BMW motorcycle it normally can be started in two modes: (1) in neutral or (2) In gear with the clutch handle pulled back to the handlebar and the clutch disengaged. However, my BMW 2015 BMW R1200RT motorcycle will NOT engage the starter motor to start the engine with the Clutch handled pulled back to the handlebar which disengages the clutch. The problem was noticed at 17,500 miles and several others have reported the same issues. BMW Motorcycles refuses to repair this latent/systemic safety defect in the BMW dual microswitches (actually two are contained within one physical unit), BMW part number 32728537609. This failure puts a rider at severe risk when the BMW motorcycles that have this switch and it is in a failed state when the motorcycle stalls in traffic. The rider must quickly shift the transmission into neutral to enable the starter motor to engage and restart the engine. This is difficult to do as one attempts to quickly shift the transmission into neutral, restart the engine, shift the transmission into gear, and move forward with traffic. BMW is aware of this critical safety issue that affects several years and models of their motorcycles but instead either sells a new dual microswitch for $103.86 or installs it with labor for a total charge of $246.36 (Cal-Moto, Livermore, CA). There was no warning this dual microswitch was beginning to fail, only total failure. BMW motorcycle dealers are well aware of this issue and many are out of stock given the demand for the replacement dual microswitch, p/n 32 72 8 537 609.
The worst 2015 BMW R1200 RT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 BMW R1200 RT 42
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
- Multiple factors may
- BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the...
- The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
- The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted.
- Multiple factors may
- Battery empty despite charger.
- BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly...
What 2015 BMW R1200 RT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Motorcycle has less that 30,000 miles and is less than four years old but the from TPMS sensor has completely failed and no longer reads any tire pressure. I have a constant TPMS failure light on my dash board. A replacement sensor is over $200 not including labor for installation and reprogramming of the on-board computer.
After first 200 miles oil was observed leaking from the rear shock dynamic esa system. Confirmed by dealership and approved for replacement.
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Questions about the 2015 BMW R1200 RT
Is the 2015 BMW R1200 RT reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 BMW R1200 RT, fewer than a typical R1200 RT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 BMW R1200 RT?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW R1200 RT have?
No recalls on record.
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