The 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 20,963 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SUSPENSION
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The throttle body has plastic pulleys for the throttle flapper cam. These plastic parts fail. My motorcycle lost power in freeway traffic and I nearly was ran over by traffic when this part failed.”
“The contact owns a 2013 bmw r 1200. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A…”
“The contact owns a 2013 bmw r 1200. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A…”
“Right-side swingarm pivot pin bolts loosen”
“Right-side swingarm pivot pin bolts loosen”
“Fuel pump flange cracked, resulting in fuel leaking down the side of the bike and onto hot components while riding or at idle. Safety hazard and fire hazard possibly resulting in fire and personal injury.”
“While riding motorcycle there was a catastrophic failure of the u-joint/drive shaft causing the motorcycle to stop while at highway speed. Rear wheel subsequently locked up. Damage was caused to the swing arm by the drive shaft. The motorcycle was smoking due to the heat created. Over $3100. In…”
“Left side multifunction switch failure (inop. Several functions-turn signal, cruise control, high/low beam lights and info.display) caused total loss of low/high beam lights while riding at night. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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