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2015 BMW R 1200 RT Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2015 BMW R 1200 RT right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 BMW R 1200 RT.

2015 BMW R 1200 RT owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW R 1200 RT, describing incidents dated April 12, 2015 to March 12, 2022.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11479890 · Filed August 18, 2022
When starting my BMW motorcycle it normally can be started in two modes: (1) in neutral or (2) In gear with the clutch handle pulled back to the handlebar and the clutch disengaged. However, my BMW 2015 BMW R1200RT motorcycle will NOT engage the starter motor to start the engine with the Clutch…
ODI #11208944 · Filed May 21, 2019
MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAT 30,000 MILES AND IS LESS THAN FOUR YEARS OLD BUT THE FROM TPMS SENSOR HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AND NO LONGER READS ANY TIRE PRESSURE. I HAVE A CONSTANT TPMS FAILURE LIGHT ON MY DASH BOARD. A REPLACEMENT SENSOR IS OVER $200 NOT INCLUDING LABOR FOR INSTALLATION AND REPROGRAMMING…
ODI #10706379 · Filed April 17, 2015
AFTER FIRST 200 MILES OIL WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE REAR SHOCK DYNAMIC ESA SYSTEM. CONFIRMED BY DEALERSHIP AND APPROVED FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2015 BMW R 1200 RT right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

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3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW R 1200 RT.

Electrical System; Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #11479890

Incident: March 12, 2022 · Filed: August 18, 2022

When starting my BMW motorcycle it normally can be started in two modes: (1) in neutral or (2) In gear with the clutch handle pulled back to the handlebar and the clutch disengaged. However, my BMW 2015 BMW R1200RT motorcycle will NOT engage the starter motor to start the engine with the Clutch handled pulled back to the handlebar which disengages the clutch. The problem was noticed at 17,500 miles and several others have reported the same issues. BMW Motorcycles refuses to repair this latent/systemic safety defect in the BMW dual microswitches (actually two are contained within one physical unit), BMW part number 32728537609. This failure puts a rider at severe risk when the BMW motorcycles that have this switch and it is in a failed state when the motorcycle stalls in traffic. The rider must quickly shift the transmission into neutral to enable the starter motor to engage and restart the engine. This is difficult to do as one attempts to quickly shift the transmission into neutral, restart the engine, shift the transmission into gear, and move forward with traffic. BMW is aware of this critical safety issue that affects several years and models of their motorcycles but instead either sells a new dual microswitch for $103.86 or installs it with labor for a total charge of $246.36 (Cal-Moto, Livermore, CA). There was no warning this dual microswitch was beginning to fail, only total failure. BMW motorcycle dealers are well aware of this issue and many are out of stock given the demand for the replacement dual microswitch, p/n 32 72 8 537 609.

Wheels

ODI #11208944

Incident: October 1, 2018 · Filed: May 21, 2019

MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAT 30,000 MILES AND IS LESS THAN FOUR YEARS OLD BUT THE FROM TPMS SENSOR HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AND NO LONGER READS ANY TIRE PRESSURE. I HAVE A CONSTANT TPMS FAILURE LIGHT ON MY DASH BOARD. A REPLACEMENT SENSOR IS OVER $200 NOT INCLUDING LABOR FOR INSTALLATION AND REPROGRAMMING OF THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER.

Suspension

ODI #10706379

Incident: April 12, 2015 · Filed: April 17, 2015

AFTER FIRST 200 MILES OIL WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE REAR SHOCK DYNAMIC ESA SYSTEM. CONFIRMED BY DEALERSHIP AND APPROVED FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR

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