The 2014 BMW R 1200 Rt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 21,913 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 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.
SUSPENSION14V3200002014-06-12950 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 R1200 RT motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, to May 5, 2014. The affected vehicles have a Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) rear shock absorber. The piston rod within the rear shock absorber can break without warning, causing…
Consequence
If the piston rod breaks it will cause loss of stability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Dynamic ESA shock absorber, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417. Note: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they have been remedied.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
SUSPENSION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Motorcycle went into "limp mode" while riding.”
“Motorcycle went into "limp mode" while riding.”
“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.”
“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…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw r1200 rt motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, a software update was completed to improve the gear shift assistant pro feature. After the software update was performed, the contact was driving…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw r1200 rt motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, a software update was completed to improve the gear shift assistant pro feature. After the software update was performed, the contact was driving…”
“6/11 receive email from bmw advising "stop ride". 6/23 receive email from bmw advising of 4 remedies. Quickly learn that dealership cannot perform loaner bike option and dealer refuses to honor trade-in option. 6/25 I email bmw advising I am selecting buyback option. 6/26 receive email from bmw…”
“On june 5th 2014 bmw issued a stop ride notice for all 2014 r1200 rts with dynamic esa. Since then bmw has not been able to produce a loaner vehicle nor a date when the affected part will be replaced. So at this point my primary vehicle is a $25,000. Piece of garage art. The estimated date for…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW R 1200 Rt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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