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BMW R1200 RTModel year report

2010 BMW R1200 RT Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,050miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW R1200 RT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW R1200 RT. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and brakes (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,050 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 42 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: “This is the second time my motorcycle ran out of fuel even through the fuel gauge was reading 1/4 tank. It occurred at highway speeds. The engine just stops running without warning. This is the 4th time that my motorcycle fuel sensor has failed. We need Bmw to recall and install a float system similar to the new models. Bmw has been aware of this problem for years and refuses to take responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #10483688, filed 2012-11, 37,520 miles

Electrical system: “I own a 2010 Bmw r1200rt motorcycle and there is a serious safety issue with the handlebar mounted switch gear. The said components have been an issue causing inoperable high beams, cruise control, turn singles, and horn, but the real issue is the start/run switch and the intermittent failure causing a no start condition at the very least the real danger is when the switch fails when under power which happened to me twice at highway speeds! Someone will be killed it is just a matter of time.”

NHTSA complaint #10892626, filed 2016-08, 48,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “As many other Bmw owners have experienced, I experienced a failure of the final drive (rear end). I ended a short trip and became aware of high heat coming from the rear axle. I trailered it to the dealership where I was informed it was a final drive failure, worn bearings and a wobbly rear wheel. They informed me it was a dry park requiring no mx on my part and could offer no explanation for its premature failure. Upon my web research, the dreaded final drive failure immediately pops up on many sites and one suggested I file a complaint here.”

NHTSA complaint #10704743, filed 2015-04, 27,100 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 37,520 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,050 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201220152016220172019220202026
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 2010 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. 42 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 42 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 2010 BMW R1200 RT have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW R1200 RT as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 BMW R1200 RT is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2010 BMW R1200 RT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 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 2010 BMW R1200 RT reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,050 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 37,520 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.