CarRecallWatchThe 2009 BMW R1200 RT has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (19 reports).
2009 BMW R1200 RT recalls
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk
The fuel pump flange on certain BMW motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy may crack.
Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control
The rear wheel mounting flange, which is aluminum on the affected motorcycles, may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are overtightened.
Most common 2009 BMW R1200 RT problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE ENGINE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUTS. DISCOVERED LEFT AND RIGHT THROTTLE BODY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO CABLE CAMS ARE BROKEN. BOUGHT THIS BIKE FOR PARTS. CHOSE TO FIX IT UP GIVEN LOW MILEAGE. LOOKS LIKE PLASTIC CAM FRACTURES FREQUENTLY. LUCKY I FOUND OUT BEFORE I TRIED RIDING IT. NEWER MODELS BY MANUFACTURER AND AFTERMARKET PARTS OFFER METAL CAM. EVEN MY KIDS CAR SEATS NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 10 YEARS BECAUSE OF âPLASTICS FATIGUE/FAILUREâ.
On 06-19-2023 i was North bound I275 north of 8 mile about 715pm. I was in the left lane going about 68 mph. All of a sudden my It felt like my throttle cable broke, when I twisted it there was no motor response forward and backward, but my motor was red lining against the Rev limiter, so I pulled in the clutch and it did not slow down at all. Actually I sped up to over 100 mph, thankfully there was noone in front of me, I steadily pulled on the front brake and stepped on the back brake until I came to a stop. The length I went was at least 1 1/2- 2 miles from when I thought the cable broke till I got it stopped. I had it towed to southeast bmw in Plymouth, MI. It's still in the shop as of J
The OEM plastic 90° quick discount fitting on top of the fuel pump started spraying fuel. I started smelling fuel on the interstate highway 10 and by the time I could pull over safely off the interstate I was covered with fuel. The fuel was running down on the hot exhaust pipeâs on the front left side of the motorcycle and spraying all over my face and legs. I could have been set on fire and burnt to death because of where the fuel was spraying from. This also could have cost the lives of the people on the interstate had i burst into flames and lost control of the motorcycle. When I called the BMW dealership in Tucson AZ the service tech told me that they had a medal aftermarket 90° fit
2009 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE REAR BEARING FAILURE THAT LED TO A FINAL DRIVE FAILURE. At highway speed, heard clicking noise from rear of bike. While parked on center stand and spinning rear wheel, heard a terrible grinding sound. Who knows what would have happened had I not exited when I did. This left me stranded, requiring a tow; repair took two days and was over $3,000.
Throttle body cams broken, no symtoms, could have caused crash from complete power loss to the engine, could have crashed or been hit. Dealer replaced.
2009 BMW R1200 RT questions
Does the 2009 BMW R1200 RT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 BMW R1200 RT: Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk; Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW R1200 RT?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (19), Power Train (8), Electrical System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 BMW R1200 RT has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.