2012 BMW R1200 RT Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,480miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2012 BMW R1200 RT, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,480 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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165274Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10165251Aug 1, 2019Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
- 10151395Jun 1, 2016Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
- 10147646Jan 1, 2015The right hand side emgme spoiler locating pin (lug) is not staying in th egrommet of the knee cover. Incorrect assembly sequence causes the locating lip to slip out of the…
- 10049679Nov 1, 2012Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. Bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of…
- 10049439Oct 12, 2012Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. Lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW R1200 RT
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW R1200 RT
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.
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