Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 BMW R 1200 RT has 3 recalls, 9 complaints.
3
Recalls
9
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V141000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R12...
13V617000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, mo...
10V276000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2008 BMW R 1200 RT.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The bike is a 2008 BMW R1200RT. The throttle bodies for each cylinder has a plastic cam that is the ... |
| Aug 2, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My forth vehicle with throttle body cams that are cracked and broken on both sides. No symptoms or w... |
| Apr 23, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This is a two-cylinder engine with an independent throttle body for each cylinder. The throttle is a... |
| May 12, 2015 | WHEELS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW R 1200 RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAM... |
| Dec 15, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE ABS AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THIS WAS INDICATED BY AN INSTRUMENT PANEL RED WARNING LIGHT... |
| May 8, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL GAUGE FAILED, WARNING LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON. BIKE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL IN TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNI... |
| Jan 12, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CRACKED FUEL PUMP INLET BUSHING. *TT |
| Jan 11, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL CONTROL HOUSING CRACKED AND LEAKED FUEL ALL OVER THE PLACE INCLUDING MY LEG. WHILE UNDER PRESSU... |
| Aug 1, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | I AM WRITING IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INVESTIGATION CONCERNING BMW MOTORCYCLE FINAL DRIVE FAILURES AND WI... |