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2007 Bmw R1200 RT problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

31 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

33,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 31 complaints (61.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Fuel system concerns2064.5%
Braking behavior825.8%
Engine operation13.2%
Electrical and battery issues13.2%

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System
19
Power Train
4
Service Brakes
4
Fuel System, Gasoline
3
Electrical System
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Wheels
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel/Propulsion System19
Power Train4
Service Brakes4
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Unknown Or Other1
Wheels1

Fuel/Propulsion System: 19; Power Train: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Electrical System: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Wheels: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
9
25,000 to 49,999
15
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0009
25,000 to 49,99915
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 2 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.

2011
1
2012
6
2013
14
2014
2
2015
5
2016
3
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20111
20126
201314
20142
20155
20163

2011: 1; 2012: 6; 2013: 14; 2014: 2; 2015: 5; 2016: 3

Pattern summary

Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 20 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 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 10432269 · 2011-10-20 (October 20, 2011)

FUEL TANK FLANGE CRACKED WHERE GAS LINE CONNECTS. I HAVE ANOTHER BMW THAT DID THE EXACT SAME THING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY BIKES AND IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD TO THE RIDER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10432269 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10445481 · 2012-01-26 (January 26, 2012)

A SINGLE CRACK HAS APPEARED IN THE PLASTIC, THREADED BOSS ON THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY INTO WHICH A QUICK-DISCONNECT FUEL SUPPLY COMPONENT SCREWS. INVESTIGATED OWING TO FUEL SMELL PERVASIVE WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS GARAGED. POSSIBLY SOME FUEL VAPORS LEAK FROM SAID CRACK. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 24,511 miles reported. Look up ODI 10445481 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10454190 · 2012-04-04 (April 4, 2012)

REPEATED FUEL PUMP FAILURE FROM ELECTRONIC (FAILURE) DUE TO THE DESIGN THAT ALLOWS WATER TO COLLECT IN A "WELL" WHERE THE PUMP'S MODULE IS LOCATED. THIRD FUEL PUMP IN 3 YEARS. THE MOTORCYCLE SHUTS DOWN SUDDENLY, LAST TIME BEING IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC WITH NO SHOULDER. I HAD NO ESCAPE ROUTE AND THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME NEARLY REAR ENDED ME, AND REQUIRED EMERGENCY BRAKING TO AVOID COLLISION AND STRIKING ME. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 23,456 miles reported. Look up ODI 10454190 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10524382 · 2013-07-11 (July 11, 2013)

FINAL DRIVE OIL SEAL FAILED. OIL LEAKED, CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL. THE LOCAL BMW DEALER, HOPKINS HITCHING POST IN HOPKINS, MN, FOUND SEAL, BEARING, AND BEVEL GEAR FAILURE THAT REQUIRES FINAL DRIVE REPLACEMENT. THIS IS THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549 AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 33,846 miles reported. Look up ODI 10524382 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10758488 · 2015-08-21 (August 21, 2015)

THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED STALLING AFTER I WOULD DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP UNLESS I TURNED THE THROTTLE AND HELD THE RPM'S ABOVE 1500. THE BIKE WOULD NOT IDLE UNLESS I KEPT THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN. I BROUGHT THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND THEY RE-FLASHED THE COMPUTER AND UP-GRADED THE SOFTWARE. THAT LASTED 2 WEEKS AND THE STALLING STARTED BACK AGAIN. ALL RE-CALLS FOR THIS BIKE WERE PERFORMED BY BMW. NO TROUBLE CODES WERE SHOWN TO EXIST ON THE BIKES ECU WHEN TESTED BY THE DEALERS SCAN EQUIPMENT. I HAVE SI…

Owner-reported narrative. 27,456 miles reported. Look up ODI 10758488 at NHTSA ↗