2011 Bmw R1200 RT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
18,609 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 10 complaints (60.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 60.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
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 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Electrical System: 2; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Power Train: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2017: 3; 2019: 4
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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 11006651 · 2017-07-20 (July 20, 2017)
FUEL PUMP OUTPUT FLANGE CRACKED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BIKE AND ONTO HOT COMPONENTS WHILE RIDING. THIS ISSUE HAS ALREADY BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A BMW RECALL - BUT APPARENTLY THE "INSPECT AND REINFORCE" SOLUTION ISN'T REALLY ADEQUATE LONG-TERM. THIS PUMP HAD BEEN INSPECTED AND REINFORCED - AND THE FLANGE STILL CRACKED AND CAUSED A DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BODILY INJURY OR WORSE.
Owner-reported narrative. 18,818 miles reported. Look up ODI 11006651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11013071 · 2017-08-06 (August 6, 2017)
I BOUGHT THE BIKE NEW. A RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP WAS COMPLIED WITH. TWO YEARS LATER THE FUEL PUMP STARTED SQUIRTING FUEL FROM THE INNER RADIUS AREA OF THE METAL CRIMP RING (WHICH IS THE RECALL FIX)STARTED LEAKING FUEL WAS FLOWING DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BIKE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT CYLINDER BASE. ONLY LEAKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING
Owner-reported narrative. 44,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11013071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10522464 · 2013-06-30 (June 30, 2013)
SYMPTOM. REAR OF MOTORCYCLE WEAVES WHEN RIDING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND IN TURNS. REAR WHEEL HAD APPROXIMATELY 3MM PLAY WHEN HOLDING WHEEL AT 12 AND 6 O'CLOCK AND TWISTING WHEEL SIDE TO SIDE. ANALYSIS. BRAKE CARRIER ON FINAL DRIVE HAS LATERAL PLAY. REMOVED BRAKE CARRIER, SLID OFF FINAL DRIVE BY HAND. FINAL DRIVE NEEDS REPLACED. SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI 10439549 AND BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP 12001. BMW PARALEVER. RESOLUTION. DEALER REPLACED FINAL DRIVE BMW PART NUMBER 33117726895, SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL 75 W90…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,201 miles reported. Look up ODI 10522464 at NHTSA ↗