2009 BMW R1200 RT Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 BMW R1200 RT, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 06-19-2023 i was North bound I275 north of 8 mile about 715pm. I was in the left lane going about 68 mph. All of a sudden my It felt like my throttle cable broke, when I twisted it there was no motor response forward and backward, but my motor was red lining against the Rev limiter, so I pulled in the clutch and it did not slow down at all. Actually I sped up to over 100 mph, thankfully there was noone in front of me, I steadily pulled on the front brake and stepped on the back brake until I came to a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11535570, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2009 Bmw r 1200 rt. The contact stated upon merging into traffic, the motorcycle loss motive power without warning. The contact pulled over in a parking lot and attempted to repair the motorcycle himself. The motorcycle was then ridden to his residence. The motorcycle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11325984, filed 2020-05, 35,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW R1200 RT
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW R1200 RT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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