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2007 BMW R1200 Rt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 BMW R1200 Rt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 18,461 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V471000 2020-08-10 16,926 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the…

Consequence

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

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 09V256000 2009-07-08 1,535 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING 1,535 MY 2007-2009 R1200RT MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO ROUTING AND ASSEMBLY TOLERANCES OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LINES TO BE UNDER STRAIN. IN COMBINATION WITH VIBRATION DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR COULD…

Consequence

IN THE EVENT THAT ONLY THE REAR BRAKES WERE OPERATIONAL, SEVERE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING HARD BRAKING COULD RESULT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS CRASH.

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES WITH NEW FRONT BRAKE LINES, WITH MODIFIED ROUTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
19
1injuries
POWER TRAIN
4
SERVICE BRAKES
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints35

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to the possibility of running out of fuel while moving. This is a common failure on many bike models from bmw from 2005-2013. I have had this happen 3 times so far, and each time the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was replaced. This is an unsafe…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-08-27

“Fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to the possibility of running out of fuel while moving. This is a common failure on many bike models from bmw from 2005-2013. I have had this happen 2 times so far, and each time the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was replaced. This is an unsafe…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-03-12

“Final drive bearing suddenly developed play (wheel can be moved laterally by hand). Very unstable handling and wobble upon deceleration due to wheel movement. Vehicle will "shimmy" considerably from side-to-side upon engine braking.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-10-10

“When I began a ride the red abs brake failure warning light came on and remained on. A shop read the code to determine the cause as abs pump motor failure. I learned through on-line research that it is a common problem relating to poor design of the abs pump motor brushes that fail to make good…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-07-23

“Fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to running out of fuel while moving on a city street. This is a common failure on many bike models from bmw from 2005-2013. I have had this happen 1 time so far, and each time the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was replaced. This is an unsafe…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-04-18

“Rear drive assembly oil leaking affecting tires traction and braking - loss of rear brakes from oil and no abs active. *tr”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-04-08

“Rear drive assembly oil leaking affecting tires traction and braking - loss of rear brakes from oil and no abs active. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-04-08

“The motorcycle started stalling after I would disengage the clutch to slow down or stop. It would not start back up unless I turned the throttle and held the rpm's above 1500. The bike would not idle unless I kept the throttle partially open. I brought the bike to the dealer and they re-flashed…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2014-10-15

Defect investigations

Investigation EA13006 Opened 2013-07-12 · closed 2014-01-31

Fuel Leak - Motorycle

ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16,…

Investigation PE12036 Opened 2012-11-16 · closed 2013-07-22

Fuel Leak - Motorcycle

Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investigation (ODI) has…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW R1200 Rt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.