repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2005 BMW R1200 RTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2005 BMW R1200 RT, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-471 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 25, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 BMW R1200 RT has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Fuel/propulsion system
10Fuel system, gasoline
4Power train
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Structure
1Engine
1Visibility
1Engine and engine cooling
1Service brakes
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2005 BMW R1200 RT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH DURING CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS COULD RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE-CABLE PULLEY THAT, IN TURN, COULD AFFECT THROTTLE OPERATION AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other R1200 RT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R1200 RT median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 BMW R1200 RT, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Leak - MotorycleLed to recall 13V-617
- Fuel Leak - MotorcycleNo recall
In owners' words
What R1200 RT owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2005 BMW r1200rt that I have owned since 2016 with little to no issue. Leak from winter storage in the front left side of the engine. It matches a thread of a cracked fuel pump. With your site they submitted the problem under JBN1-18051. Also under a complaint number 10428629. I wish to know if it…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW R1200. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE CYCLE, IT FAILED AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER (HAP'S CYCLE SALES, INC, 2530 17TH ST, SARASOTA, FL, 34234) WAS CONTACTED AT [PHONE]. THE CONTACT TOOK…
WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASED SPEED AND RPM'S IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THROTTLE I WAS TWISTING. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND RELEASED THE THROTTLE. THE RPM'S CONTINUED TO CLIMB OVER 4000 AND THE ENGINE SUSTAINED THIS LEVEL. THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD ONLY RETURN…
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