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2010 BMW R1200 RTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW R1200 RT, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-471 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 47%Owner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage29kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 BMW R1200 RT has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system60
Electrical system20
Power train10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2010 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.

47%repaired · 2022 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-471 · Aug 10, 2020 · 16,926 vehicles · 7,933 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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61%repaired · 2016 Q3

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 15V-141 · Mar 11, 2015 · 43,426 vehicles · 26,452 repaired

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…

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59%repaired · 2015 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 13V-617 · Dec 12, 2013 · 50,184 vehicles · 29,775 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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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

2010 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

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In owners' words

What R1200 RT owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I own a 2010 BMW R1200RT motorcycle. The motorcycle was subject to BMW’s fuel-pump recall, and the recall repair was performed in 2014. The motorcycle has now developed a crack in the fuel-pump flange at the base of the female quick-disconnect fuel fitting. The crack is allowing gasoline to leak…
Complaint 11760800 · Aug 30, 2026
I HAVE A 2010, R1200RT MOTORCYCLE THAT IS SPRAYING LARGE AMOUNTS OF ATOMIZED GAS OUT FROM THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC FUEL PUMP HOUSING FROM A HAIRLINE CRACK NEAR THE HIGH PRESSURE OUTLET. THE HOUSING IS A NON WEAR PART. IN LOOKING AT THE RECALLS I SEE THAT ON DECEMBER 12, 2013 THERE WAS A RECALL…
Complaint 11360019 · Sep 19, 2020 · 65,600 miles
THE FUEL GAUGE MISREAD THE ACTUAL AMOUNT OF FUEL IN MY TANK CAUSING ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS AT A DANGEROUS INTERSECTION. I HAD TO GET OFF THE MOTORCYCLE AND PUSH IT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC (THE ONLY DOWNHILL OPTION) TO A SAFE PLACE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD TO WALK FOR 2 MILES TO PURCHASE A GAS…
Complaint 11210483 · May 28, 2019 · 8,160 miles

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