2004 BMW R 1200 RT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT
The 2004 BMW R 1200 RT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2004 R1150R MOTORCYCLE WITH ONLY 2400 MILES ON IT. THROTTLE STUCK GOING INTO A SHARP TURN. HANDLE MOVED BUT ENGINE SPEED DID NOT DECREASE. I SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES (BACK BROKEN IN TWO PLACES AND 5 BROKEN RIBS) AND THE BIKE WAS TOTALLED. MY FULL FACE HELMET AND 13 DAYS IN ICU SAVED MY LIFE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC63849336 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BMW R 1200 RT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1200 RT
- 2004 BMW R 1200 RT (current)
- 2005 BMW R 1200 RT — 12 complaints
- 2006 BMW R 1200 RT — 19 complaints
- 2007 BMW R 1200 RT — 25 complaints
- 2008 BMW R 1200 RT — 9 complaints
- 2009 BMW R 1200 RT — 27 complaints