repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2008 BMW R1200 RTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2008 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 April 12, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 BMW R1200 RT has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Fuel/propulsion system
6Service brakes
4Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel system, gasoline
1Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2008 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.
Best & worst years
2008 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 2008 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.
The bike is a 2008 BMW R1200RT. The throttle bodies for each cylinder has a plastic cam that is the point of attachment for the throttle cable. That plastic cam broke and completely detached from the bike. I was accelerating to merge into traffic on Interstate 64E at Corydon, IN. Once established…
My forth vehicle with throttle body cams that are cracked and broken on both sides. No symptoms or warning lights of a problem that could have lead to a catastrophic failure, total engine propulsion failure, breakdown. My safety and others were in danger of injury or death. Dealer has confirmed and…
This is a two-cylinder engine with an independent throttle body for each cylinder. The throttle is actuated by a cable and pulley which rotate the throttle plate on a shaft. The pulley is attached to the shaft with molded plastic. Upon inspection during service, both plastic moldings (both…
Own a 2008 R1200 RT?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.