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2016 BMW R 1200 RT Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2016 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. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT.

2016 BMW R 1200 RT owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT, describing incidents dated June 19, 2022.

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ODI #11478959 · Filed August 12, 2022
The drive shaft on my 2016 BMW R1200 RTW failed while I was on I 69 northbound at speed of 75 mph. I am in possession of the failed components. The back wheel locked with no warning and the bike fishtailed dangerously while I was in heavy traffic. The local BMW dealership has replaced the driveshaft…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2016 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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1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT.

Power Train

ODI #11478959

Incident: June 19, 2022 · Filed: August 12, 2022

The drive shaft on my 2016 BMW R1200 RTW failed while I was on I 69 northbound at speed of 75 mph. I am in possession of the failed components. The back wheel locked with no warning and the bike fishtailed dangerously while I was in heavy traffic. The local BMW dealership has replaced the driveshaft and connected universal joints.There was zero warning . The director of service at the dealership revealed that a needle bearing in the assembly failed. No one official has inspected the bike or failed components except the dealership that sold me the bike and has performed 100% of the required maintenance. According to the director of service at the dealership there is not any maintenance suggested or required in the manufacturers manual or dealer instruction for the component/assembly that failed. The dealership has informed me twice that I will be reimbursed for the repair order by the manufacturer. I have not been reimbursed to date 8/12/2022. I was riding that day with two engineers (degreed) and our belief after reviewing my components and other reports via the internet of similar drive train failures for this model bike is that this is a component/assembly with multiple failure modes

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