repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2007 BMW R1200 RTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2007 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 June 12, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 BMW R1200 RT has problems
52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
9Fuel system, gasoline
7Power train
6Service brakes
3Electrical system
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 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. IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. IN THE EVENT THAT ONLY THE REAR BRAKES WERE OPERATIONAL, SEVERE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING HARD BRAKING COULD RESULT.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
31kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles26under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 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 2007 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.
A fuel leak around at the fuel pump flange. Leaking around the support ring installed by the previous remedy. I contacted a dealer several times, but they have been unable to remedy due to no parts since April 2021. I also contacted and they said "at this time the remedy for the recall: 20V-471 is…
FUEL GAUGE STOPPED RESPONDING, LEADING TO RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE MOVING. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON MANY BIKE MODELS FROM BMW FROM 2005-2013.THE FUEL LEVEL MEASURING STRIP IN THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER04. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION SINCE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FROM RUNNING OUT OF…
FUEL GAUGE STOPPED RESPONDING, LEADING TO THE POSSIBILITY OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE MOVING. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON MANY BIKE MODELS FROM BMW FROM 2005-2013. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 3 TIMES SO FAR, AND EACH TIME THE FUEL LEVEL MEASURING STRIP IN THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE…
Own a 2007 R1200 RT?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.