NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 BMW R 1200 RT Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 BMW R 1200 RT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 BMW R 1200 RT owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT, describing incidents dated September 9, 2013 to October 14, 2022.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11490555 · Filed October 24, 2022
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.
ODI #11422132 · Filed June 24, 2021
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…
ODI #11232827 · Filed July 17, 2019
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Fuel Pump Flange May Leak

NHTSA #21V060000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported February 8, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 20,963 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 17, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11490555

Incident: October 14, 2022 · Filed: October 24, 2022

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #11422132

Incident: April 11, 2021 · Filed: June 24, 2021

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 local dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were awaiting parts from the manufacturer vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Suspension; Power Train

ODI #11232827

Incident: July 17, 2019 · Filed: July 17, 2019

RIGHT-SIDE SWINGARM PIVOT PIN BOLTS LOOSEN

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11021369

Incident: September 4, 2017 · Filed: September 4, 2017

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.

Power Train

ODI #11005583

Incident: July 3, 2017 · Filed: July 16, 2017

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 DAMAGES. THIS IS THE SECOND BMW MOTORCYCLE I'VE OWNED THAT THE SAME CATESTROPHIC FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON. I HAVE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS I'D BE HAPPY TO SHARE.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10545747

Incident: September 9, 2013 · Filed: September 27, 2013

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

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