2013 BMW R 1200 RT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT
The 2013 BMW R 1200 RT has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), Power Train (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT, potentially affecting up to 20,963 vehicles.
Recall 21V060000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 20,963 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The throttle body has plastic pulleys for the throttle flapper cam. These plastic parts fail. My motorcycle lost power in freeway traffic and I nearly was ran over by traffic when this part failed.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW R 1200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were awaiting parts from the manufacturer vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW R 1200. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were awaiting parts from the manufacturer vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Safety Rating for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 BMW R 1200 RT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R 1200 RT
- 2008 BMW R 1200 RT — 9 complaints
- 2009 BMW R 1200 RT — 27 complaints
- 2010 BMW R 1200 RT — 5 complaints
- 2011 BMW R 1200 RT — 14 complaints
- 2012 BMW R 1200 RT — 13 complaints
- 2013 BMW R 1200 RT (current)
- 2014 BMW R 1200 RT — 8 complaints
- 2015 BMW R 1200 RT — 3 complaints
- 2016 BMW R 1200 RT — 1 complaint