2007 Bmw R 1200 RT: complaints, problems and recalls

2007 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE WITH 34,900 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE REAR WHEEL FLANGE HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE FINAL DRIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL THE ABILITY TO MOVE SIDE TO SIDE APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH WHEN DISCOVERED. THE WHEEL FLANGE HAD EITHER BEEN IMPROPERLY FITTED, OR THE WHEEL FLANGE OR OUTPUT SHAFT HAD BEEN MACHINED INCORRECTLY CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR. IF LEFT UNDETECTED, THE WHEEL FLANGE WOULD HAVE EVENTUALLY COME LOOSE FROM THE SHAFT AND THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK, RESULTING IN AN UNCONTROLLABLE SI…

Owner-reported narrative. 34,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10345022 at NHTSA ↗

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 ↗

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 ↗

THE FUEL SENSOR ON MY 2007 BMW R 1200 RT FAILED WHILE I WAS RIDING IT CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ EMPTY. THIS COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO RUN OUT OF GAS AT ANYTIME. THIS HAS OCCURRED TO NUMEROUS OTHER BMW R BIKES AND IS A PROBLEM BMW IS WELL AWARE OF. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 9,970 miles reported. Look up ODI 10399489 at NHTSA ↗

FAILURE OF DRIVE CROWN BEARING IN FINAL DRIVE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 24,648 miles reported. Look up ODI 10407064 at NHTSA ↗

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 ↗

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 ↗

NOTICED FUEL RESIDUAL ON LEFT SIDE FAIRING OF MOTORCYCLE. REMOVED FAIRING TO FIND SOURCE OF FUEL LEAK. FOUND THE OUTLET FLANGE ON THE FUEL PUMP HIGH PRESSURE OUTLET LEAKING FUEL, & CRACKED IN FOUR DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. I'M NOT SURE WHEN THESE CRACKS OCCURRED AND FUEL STARTED LEAKING. I DISCOVERED THE LEAK ONLY WHEN IT GOT BAD ENOUGH TO BLOW BACK ON THE MOTORCYCLE FAIRING. I WAS AT HOME WHEN I DISCOVERED THIS LEAK AFTER A RIDE, SO I ENTERED 0 MPH ON THIS INCIDENT INFORMATION. I RIDE THE BIKE BETWEEN 5 MPH, TO 80 MPH DEPENDING ON WHERE I'M AT. (I…

Owner-reported narrative. 89,553 miles reported. Look up ODI 10437222 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2010-06-18 (June 18, 2010)

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK.

Consequence: IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Reported: 2013-12-12 (December 12, 2013)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Reported: 2015-03-11 (March 11, 2015)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.

Consequence: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.