2012 BMW R1200 RT Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 BMW R1200 RT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW R1200 RT. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 38 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 15 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.
- Fuel system4 36%
- Electrical system2 18%
- Engine2 18%
- Brakes1 9.1%
- Exterior lighting1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
- Tires1 9.1%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11362414, filed 2020-10, 20,000 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10520671, filed 2013-06, 7,500 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2012 Bmw r1200rt motorcycle. The contact stated that whenever stopped and in first gear, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was able to be restarted immediately. The failure recurred as often as once a month. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they would have to keep the vehicle for inspection of the failure. The manufacturer was notified who but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10464658, filed 2012-07, 25,000 milesBrakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11634105, filed 2025-01Mileage when problems were reported
86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 25,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V060000Feb 8, 2021Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: BMW R1200 RT 2011–2014, K 1600 GTL 2011–2014, K1300 S 2011–2014 +7 more
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…
Recall details for the 2012 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. 38 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10248094Dec 13, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance…
- 10245433Nov 13, 2023Fuel system. BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
- 10228448Nov 8, 2022Brakes. BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
- 10218351Jul 28, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
- 10214997May 13, 2022Electrical system. Battery empty despite charger.
- 10204679Sep 3, 2021Electrical system. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners.
- 10201170Jul 13, 2021Electrical system. When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
- 10200269Jun 17, 2021Electrical system. The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
- 10200493May 10, 2021Body and structure. BMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.
Other model years of the BMW R1200 RT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 5,142 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 28,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 11 | 20,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 20 | 26,622 | 3 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 9 | 28,050 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 36 | 29,422 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2008 | 32 | 17,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 52 | 27,456 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 54 | 22,500 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 32 | 34,350 | 5 | — | — | 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 2012 BMW R1200 RT have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW R1200 RT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 BMW R1200 RT is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2012 BMW R1200 RT been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 BMW R1200 RT reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 25,000 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.