NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 BMW R 1200 RT Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2018 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. 2 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 BMW R 1200 RT.

2018 BMW R 1200 RT owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW R 1200 RT, describing incidents dated August 7, 2021 to April 18, 2025.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11655713 · Filed April 20, 2025
Motorcycle stops randomly and goes into Limp Mode . BMW dealer does not seem to be able to fix . This has happened several times on the freeway . very dangerous .
ODI #11428742 · Filed August 11, 2021
The contact owns a 2018 BMW R1200 RT. The contact stated while riding approximately 50 mph, the motorcycle went into a limp mode which resulted in the motorcycle losing power. The motorcycle required a restart to regain functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2018 BMW R 1200 RT right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 BMW R 1200 RT. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW R 1200 RT.

Engine

ODI #11655713

Incident: April 18, 2025 · Filed: April 20, 2025

Motorcycle stops randomly and goes into Limp Mode . BMW dealer does not seem to be able to fix . This has happened several times on the freeway . very dangerous .

Power Train; Engine

ODI #11428742

Incident: August 7, 2021 · Filed: August 11, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 BMW R1200 RT. The contact stated while riding approximately 50 mph, the motorcycle went into a limp mode which resulted in the motorcycle losing power. The motorcycle required a restart to regain functionality. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,690.

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