repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
2014 BMW R1200 RTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW R1200 RT, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-060 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 BMW R1200 RT has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Suspension
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 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 · 2015 Q4
Suspension
Do not driveRisk. If the piston rod breaks it will cause loss of stability, increasing the risk of a vehicle 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
2014 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
In owners' words
What R1200 RT owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have a 2014 R1200RT that is leaking fuel because of a warped fuel tank. VIN: [XXX] My dealer tells me that this was a problem on my years RT and that this can only be fixed by replacing the fuel tank. I was told that ethanol was probably the culprit in taking this tank down so quickly. I was also…
I BOUGHT THIS NEW AND I HAVE ALWAYS SMELLED GAS ESPECILLY AFTER A FILL UP. I RECENTLY HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES VERY HARD WHILE TRAVELLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND FUEL CAME OUT THROUGH THE GAS CAP EVEN THOUGH THE GAS CAP WAS PROPERLY SECURED.
Own a 2014 R1200 RT?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.