2007 Bmw R 1200 RT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
21,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 21 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 52.4% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 19.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Power Train:Driveline: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2011: 7; 2012: 4; 2013: 4; 2014: 3; 2016: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 11 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10399423 · 2011-05-07 (May 7, 2011)
WHEN I PARKED AFTER A RIDE I SMELLED FUEL AND HAD SOME DRIPPING ON THE FLOOR FROM THE LH FAIRING. PULLED THE COWLING AND FOUND THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING FULL OF FUEL. CLEANED IT UP AND PUT POWER TO IT AND FOUND THE FLANGE, BELOW THE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING, CRACKED IN 3 PLACES. THIS AREA HAS NEVER BEEN TOUCHED SINCE BUILT. MY SHOP AND FORUM SEARCHES INDICATE THIS IS A RELATIVELY COMMON PROBLEM. THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE WAS HIGH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10399423 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10433589 · 2011-10-30 (October 30, 2011)
RIDING DOWN HWY 87A IN AZ,,FELT MY LEFT LEG GETTING WET AND SMELLED FUEL,,PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING ON THE GROUND,,TRAILERED BIKE TO MY HOME,,REMOVE THE BODY PANELS AND FOUND THE TOP FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP CRACKED AND SPRAYING FUEL,,,,I THINK IM DAM LUCK IT DID NOT IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST ,,, *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 46,354 miles reported. Look up ODI 10433589 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10379234 · 2011-01-26 (January 26, 2011)
FINAL DRIVE ON MOTORCYCLE LEAKING OIL ONTO BRAKE ROTOR AND PADS. IF I DID NOT STOP THE REAR DRIVE WOULD HAVE FAILED CAUSING POSSIBLE LOCKUP OF REAR WHEEL AND LOSS OF CONTROL
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10379234 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10426535 · 2011-09-20 (September 20, 2011)
THE ABS (ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) BRAKE MODULE FAILED. FOR SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LOW MILES AND DATE OF MANUFACTURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 13,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10426535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10500553 · 2013-02-26 (February 26, 2013)
MY MOTORCYCLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE INDICATING 1/2 FULL ON THE FUEL GAUGE. I WAS ON A BUSY US HIGHWAY AND HAD TO COAST TO THE SOFT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE BIKE ALMOST TIPPED OVER INTO THE TRAFFIC LANE WHEN THE KICKSTAND SUNK INTO THE SOFT GROUND. FORTUNATELY ANOTHER BIKER HAD A HOSE AND WE WERE ABLE TO SIPHON ENOUGH FUEL USING A COKE CAN FOR ME TO MAKE IT TO A GAS STATION. SINCE THAT TIME THE GAUGE HAS ALWAYS INDICATED NO LESS THAN 1/2 TANK, EVEN WHEN EMPTY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD IN PARTICULAR FOR SOMEONE ON 2 WHEELS. A SUDDEN LO…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10500553 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10449393 · 2012-02-26 (February 26, 2012)
THE PLASTIC ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS AROUND A HIGH PRESSURE OUTPUT FITTING THAT CARRIES FUEL TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. IT IS POSSIBLE TO SMELL GAS FUMES AROUND THIS AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE STAINS ON THE PUMP THAT CONFIRMS THE FUEL LEAK. THIS LEAKY FITTING IS LOCATED WITHIN TWO INCHES OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS USED FOR ENGINE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS (FUEL LEVEL, ETC). ALL IT TAKES IS FOR A SPARK FROM THESE CONNECTORS TO IGNITE GAS FUMES FROM THE LEAKY CONNECTOR TO CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD THAT COU…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10449393 at NHTSA ↗