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BMW R1200 RTModel year report

2005 BMW R1200 RT Problems

Complaints
32filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,350miles, 28 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 BMW R1200 RT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2005 BMW R1200 RT. The part named most often is fuel system, with 22 complaints (69% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and brakes (3). 28 of the complaints include a mileage, and 68% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,350 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 52 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “After filling my Bmw motorcycle with gas I parked it to visit with some other riders. After a short time returned to my bike to find gas running onto the hot engine and pooling on the ground. Left the bike went home got a trailer and took it home. I drained the gas, took the cover off the gas tank and found the quick disconnect on the fuel line cracked allowing fuel to run down the tank and onto the engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10551749, filed 2013-11, 21,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Upon returning home from a ride on my 2005 Bmw r1200rt motorcycle, I attempted to lower my side stand and noticed that the center stand assembly was dangling by merely a retraction spring. Fortunately, it had not come completely undone and become entangled in the rear wheel, which would most certainly have caused an immediate crash. Both bolts that hold this item to the bike's undercarriage has sheared off mid-way. I contacted Bmw na about this, and received only a brief apology, but no admission of fault or compensation. I invested approx. …”

NHTSA complaint #10275008, filed 2009-06, 33,700 miles

Brakes: “2005 Bmw r 1200 rt real wheel flange cracked this flange supports the rear wheel brake disc and also the rear wheel itself complete failure of this flange would result in total loss of control of vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10446835, filed 2012-02, 41,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

68% of the 28 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 53,000 miles.

4%0–1036%10–2529%25–5014%50–7511%75–1004%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (28 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,350 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2007200920129201420172023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 BMW R1200 RT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 52 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 52 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW R1200 RT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201465,1423———Not enough data
2013628,5001———Not enough data
20121120,0001———Not enough data
20112026,6223———Falling
2010928,0503———Not enough data
20093629,4225——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20083217,0005——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20075227,4565——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20065422,5006——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20053234,3505——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All BMW R1200 RT model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 BMW R1200 RT have?

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2005 BMW R1200 RT as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 BMW R1200 RT is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 22 complaints (69% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2005 BMW R1200 RT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 BMW R1200 RT reported?

Among the 28 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,350 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 53,000 miles; 68% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.