| Fuel/Propulsion System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 330.0%ODI 10504130 · 97,163 miFUEL LEAK FROM THREADS ON TANK. *TR Look up ODI 10504130 at NHTSA ↗ | 423.5%ODI 10485337 · 12,219 miMOTORCYCLE DEVELOPED SEVERE FUEL LEAK AT THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FUEL LINE CONNECTS. SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE FLANGE ALLOWED FUEL TO LEAK OUT AND LAND ON ENGINE AND EXHAUST. MAJOR FIRE HAZARD!!! *TR Look up ODI 10485337 at NHTSA ↗ | 942.9%ODI 10472852 · 25,115 miVEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL, WHILE FUEL INDICATOR SHOWED THERE WAS 1/4 TANK LEFT. *TR Look up ODI 10472852 at NHTSA ↗ | 444.4%ODI 10499754 · 7,864 miFUEL GAUGE FAILED, WARNING LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON. BIKE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL IN TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR Look up ODI 10499754 at NHTSA ↗ | 1252.2%ODI 10485317 · 13,000 miTHE DIGITAL STRIP FUEL GAUGE SIMPLY FROZE IN THE FULL POSITION, IT NO LONGER REGISTERS NOR DOES THE MILES REMAINING DIGITAL READOUT. *TR Look up ODI 10485317 at NHTSA ↗ | 480.0%ODI 10949999 · 29,000 miFUEL GAUGE FAILURE COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MOTORCYCLE GAUGE FAILED WHILE TRAVLING. Look up ODI 10949999 at NHTSA ↗ | 660.0%ODI 11328609 · 43,957 miFUEL PUMP LEAKS AT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS FUEL LEAKS OVER EXHAUST PIPE AND IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *TR Look up ODI 11328609 at NHTSA ↗ | 218.2%ODI 11171018 · 8,664 miFUEL LEAK AT THE FUEL PUMP QUICK DISCONNECT. THE DISCONNECT IS LEAKING AS WELL AS THE FUEL PUMP NECK. IT HAPPENS ONLY WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND THE PUMP COMES ON, PUTTING PRESSURE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. Look up ODI 11171018 at NHTSA ↗ | 233.3%ODI 11021369 · 23,000 miFUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BIKE AND ONTO HOT COMPONENTS WHILE RIDING OR AT IDLE. SAFETY HAZARD AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY. Look up ODI 11021369 at NHTSA ↗ | 233.3%ODI 11397504 · 9,000 miI BOUGHT THIS NEW AND I HAVE ALWAYS SMELLED GAS ESPECILLY AFTER A FILL UP. I RECENTLY HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES VERY HARD WHILE TRAVELLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND FUEL CAME OUT THROUGH THE GAS CAP EVEN THOUGH THE GAS CAP WAS PROPERLY SECURED. Look up ODI 11397504 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Fuel System, Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 330.0%ODI 10444670 · 83,000 miFUEL PUMP FLANGE CRACKED IN AT LEAST FOUR PLACES THAT I CAN PHOTOGRAPH. FOR HOW LONG THIS HAS BEEN I CANNOT DETERMINE. ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT LEAKING FUEL AT THIS TIME SEVERAL RIDERS OF THIS MODEL HAVE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT FLANGE FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN FUEL FLOWING OUT OF THE CRACK AND ONTO THE MOTORCYCLE AND RIDER. FUEL ON A PERSON, IN THE AIR AND ON THE VEHICLE IS A CHEMICAL HAZARD AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AT THE VERY LEAST AND FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE INCHES AWAY IS DEADLY. I BELIEVE IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND SOMETHI… Look up ODI 10444670 at NHTSA ↗ | 952.9%ODI 10425514MY MOTORCYCLE STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS WHILE RUNNING, AND LEAKED GAS ONTO THE GROUND. THE FAILURE IS WHERE THE QUICK-CONNECT FUEL LINE CONNECTOR SCREWS INTO THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE ASSEMBLY IS PLASTIC AND HAS VERTICAL CRACKS. THE DEALER WANTS OVER $700 TO FIX THIS. I HAVE TEMPORARILY FIXED IT WITH YELLOW THREAD TAPE, BUT AM CONCERNED IT WILL LEAK AGAIN. I KNOW SEVERAL OTHER WITH BMW MOTORCYCLE OWNERS WITH THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. ALSO HERE ARE A COUPLE WEB PAGES DESCRIBING THE SAME APPARENT DEFECT: HTTP://EUROKCLUB.COM/FORUM/K1200S… Look up ODI 10425514 at NHTSA ↗ | 628.6%ODI 10399423 · 6,500 miWHEN 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 Look up ODI 10399423 at NHTSA ↗ | 222.2%ODI 10444742 · 27,750 miFUEL CONTROL HOUSING CRACKED AND LEAKED FUEL ALL OVER THE PLACE INCLUDING MY LEG. WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. *TR Look up ODI 10444742 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 440.0%ODI 11427749The contact owns a 2011 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V471000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Look up ODI 11427749 at NHTSA ↗ | 218.2%ODI 11416080TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW R 1200 RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V060000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. MAX BMW MOTORCYCLES LOCATED AT 493 DANBURY RD, NEW MILFORD, CT 06776 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT THE PART WAS AVAILABLE HOWEVE… Look up ODI 11416080 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11422132The 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 disc… Look up ODI 11422132 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 211.8%ODI 10449295 · 45,571 miTHE FINAL DRIVE FAILED SPEWING OIL OVER THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE. BIKE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. *TR Look up ODI 10449295 at NHTSA ↗ | 14.8%ODI 10379234 · 48,000 miFINAL 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 Look up ODI 10379234 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 10447160I AM WRITING IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INVESTIGATION CONCERNING BMW MOTORCYCLE FINAL DRIVE FAILURES AND WISH PROVIDE SUPPORTING INFORMATION. I HAVE A 2008 BMW R1200RT (VIN [XXX]) IN WHICH THE FINAL DRIVE DEVELOPED SIGNIFICANT ROUGHNESS IN THE REAR WHEEL ROTATION AND PRONOUNCED RUMBLING NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT ABOUT 22,000 MILES (EARLY 2011). I CONTINUED TO OPERATE THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL 23, 400 MILES AT WHICH POINT I CONTACTED BMW USA AND MY LOCAL DEALER (AUGUST 2011). AS MY MOTORCYCLE WAS A FEW MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY, NEITHER ORGANIZATION WAS PAR… Look up ODI 10447160 at NHTSA ↗ | 28.7%ODI 10609639 · 48,832 miBMW MODEL R1200RT YEARS 2005 - 2013 MAY BE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. THE THROTTLE BODY SYSTEM ON THE 2009 YEAR MODEL IS ASSEMBLED BY BING POWER IN NUREMBERG, GERMANY AND UTILIZED BY BMW IN MOTORCYCLES WITH THE 1170 CC BOXER MOTOR. (BING IS A LONGSTANDING COMPANY WHICH IN GENERAL MANUFACTURES FIRST-RATE PRODUCTS.)THE PRIMARY THROTTLE CABLE EXTENDS FROM THE HANDLE BAR TO A SPLITTER FROM WHICH TWO SEPARATE THROTTLE CABLES EXTEND TO LEFT AND RIGHT HAND THROTTLE BODIES WHICH HOUSE THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THOSE TWO CABLES ARE RO… Look up ODI 10609639 at NHTSA ↗ | 120.0%ODI 10704743 · 27,100 miAS MANY OTHER BMW OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED, I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE FINAL DRIVE (REAR END). I ENDED A SHORT TRIP AND BECAME AWARE OF HIGH HEAT COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. I TRAILERED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS INFORMED IT WAS A FINAL DRIVE FAILURE, WORN BEARINGS AND A WOBBLY REAR WHEEL. THEY INFORMED ME IT WAS A DRY PARK REQUIRING NO MX ON MY PART AND COULD OFFER NO EXPLANATION FOR ITS PREMATURE FAILURE. UPON MY WEB RESEARCH, THE "DREADED FINAL DRIVE FAILURE" IMMEDIATELY POPS UP ON MANY SITES AND ONE SUGGESTED I FILE A COMPLAINT … Look up ODI 10704743 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 19.1%ODI 11013128 · 36,391 miFINAL DRIVE FAILURE ON BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE. THE REAR WHEEL CROWN GEAR BEARING FAILED. OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR WHEEL SEAL BECAUSE OF THE BEARING FAILURE . OIL FROM THE FINAL DRIVE SATURATED THE REAR BRAKE RENDERING IT USELESS. INSPECTION OF THE WHEEL WHILE STATIONARY REVEALED THAT THE REAR WHEEL/FINAL DRIVE SEAL WAS LEAKING. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE FINAL DRIVE WAS REPAIRED/REBUILT BY BMW AUTHORIZED MECHANICS SHOP. Look up ODI 11013128 at NHTSA ↗ | 233.3%ODI 11005583 · 79,000 miWHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE U-JOINT/DRIVE SHAFT CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STOP WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. REAR WHEEL SUBSEQUENTLY LOCKED UP. DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO THE SWING ARM BY THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SMOKING DUE TO THE HEAT CREATED. OVER $3100. IN DAMAGES. THIS IS THE SECOND BMW MOTORCYCLE I'VE OWNED THAT THE SAME CATESTROPHIC FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON. I HAVE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS I'D BE HAPPY TO SHARE. Look up ODI 11005583 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11478959The drive shaft on my 2016 BMW R1200 RTW failed while I was on I 69 northbound at speed of 75 mph. I am in possession of the failed components. The back wheel locked with no warning and the bike fishtailed dangerously while I was in heavy traffic. The local BMW dealership has replaced the driveshaft and connected universal joints.There was zero warning . The director of service at the dealership revealed that a needle bearing in the assembly failed. No one official has inspected the bike or failed components except the dealership that sold me t… Look up ODI 11478959 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.8%ODI 10449393 · 22,800 miTHE 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… Look up ODI 10449393 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 28.7%ODI 10360679 · 16,257 miSIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH FAILURE ON A 2009 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE. THE SWITCH IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE MOTORCYCLE FROM BEING DRIVEN WITH THE SIDE STAND IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE SWITCH ON MY MACHINE FAILED WITH THE SIDE STAND IN THE UP POSITION AND THE MOTORCYCLE BEING DRIVEN DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. WHEN THE SWITCH FAILED THE MOTOR STOPPED RUNNING, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO SKID. I WAS ABLE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH TO GET OUT OF THE REAR WHEEL SKID AND STEER THE MACHINE OFF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO BY-PASS THE INTERLOCK S… Look up ODI 10360679 at NHTSA ↗ | 120.0%ODI 10949999 · 29,000 miFUEL GAUGE FAILURE COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MOTORCYCLE GAUGE FAILED WHILE TRAVLING. Look up ODI 10949999 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 19.1%ODI 10520671 · 7,500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW R1200 RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BECAME HARD TO READ WHEN THE SUN WOULD SHINE DIRECTLY ON THE COMPONENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO TOOK PICTURES OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SENT THE IMAGES TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER FORWARDED THE PICTURES TO THEIR ENGINEERS AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BE INVESTIGATED IF MORE OWNERS FILED A COMPLAINT ON THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500. Look up ODI 10520671 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 10545747 · 1,200 miLEFT SIDE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE (INOP. SEVERAL FUNCTIONS-TURN SIGNAL, CRUISE CONTROL, HIGH/LOW BEAM LIGHTS AND INFO.DISPLAY) CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF LOW/HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WHILE RIDING AT NIGHT. *TR Look up ODI 10545747 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 10780727 · 18,120 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW R1200 RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS COMPLETED TO IMPROVE THE GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT PRO FEATURE. AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH BEFORE DEACTIVATING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO DECREASE THE SPEED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD ERRONEOUSLY TURN ON INCREASING THE SPEED OF THE MOTORCYCLE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 120 MILES OF DRIVING, THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATED AS… Look up ODI 10780727 at NHTSA ↗ | 150.0%ODI 11479890When starting my BMW motorcycle it normally can be started in two modes: (1) in neutral or (2) In gear with the clutch handle pulled back to the handlebar and the clutch disengaged. However, my BMW 2015 BMW R1200RT motorcycle will NOT engage the starter motor to start the engine with the Clutch handled pulled back to the handlebar which disengages the clutch. The problem was noticed at 17,500 miles and several others have reported the same issues. BMW Motorcycles refuses to repair this latent/systemic safety defect in the BMW dual microswitches… Look up ODI 11479890 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Service Brakes | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 211.8%ODI 10550651 · 8,800 miSOMETIME BEFORE 04/23/09 (MAYBE A MONTH) THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD STAY ON UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON THE BRAKES WORKED BUT IT WAS ALL OR NOTHING. JUST TOUCHING THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK THEM UP, BOTH FRONT AND REAR SINCE THE HAND BRAKE OPERATES BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. SINCE MY COMMUTE RIDES WERE 12 MILES, I ONLY EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM 2 OR 3 TIMES PRIOR TO TAKING THE MOTORCYCLE INTO BMW MOTORCYCLES OF VENTURA COUNTY FOR SERVICE. ON 04/23/09 I TOOK THE BIKE IN FOR SERVICE COMPLAINED ABO… Look up ODI 10550651 at NHTSA ↗ | 29.5%ODI 10627087 · 232 miAT THAT LOW MILEAGE A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF THE MOTORCYCLE I WAS ALERTED TO "BRAKE FAILURE" LAMP ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER (WHO WAS IN NEW JERSEY - BIKE WAS SHIPPED TO CHICAGO) THAT THIS FAULT WOULD PROBABLY DISAPPEAR AFTER SOME MORE USE OF BIKE. I WAS ASSURED THAT BRAKE FUNCTIONS WERE NOT AFFECTED. THE FAULT CODE SUPPLIED BY A LOCAL DEALER WAS AT 232 MILES AND IT WAS 005 DFO PUMP MOTOR VOLTAGE SUPPLY. I HAD THE BIKE STORED FOR SEVERAL YEARS AFTER THAT AND IT NOW HAS LESS THAN 400 MILES ON IT. THE FAULT IS STILL TH… Look up ODI 10627087 at NHTSA ↗ | 111.1%ODI 10558201 · 44,511 miTHE ABS AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. THIS WAS INDICATED BY AN INSTRUMENT PANEL RED WARNING LIGHT, "BRAKE FAILURE". AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE, THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE DID NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED (INTEGRAL BRAKES) AND THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NON-FUNCTIONAL. THE SCANNED CODES STATE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY TO PUMP MOTOR IS FAULTY. *TR Look up ODI 10558201 at NHTSA ↗ | 28.7%ODI 10552250 · 26,543 miABS FAILURE. KNOWN ISSUE IN THE BMW COMMUNITY, GOT THE STEADY BURN "BRAKE FAILURE" LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD, AND NO MATTER WHAT I DO CAN'T CLEAR. VERIFIED THAT I'VE LOST ALL ABS FRONT AND BACK. ABS MODULATOR FAILURE. *TR Look up ODI 10552250 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 19.1%ODI 11634105Front brakes- Front brake lever will not pull in (hard to pull) front brakes do not work, was unable to stop, rear brakes limited and was unable to stop through intersection. Look up ODI 11634105 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Vehicle Speed Control | 1100.0%ODI 10166662 · 2,415 mi2004 R1150R MOTORCYCLE WITH ONLY 2400 MILES ON IT. THROTTLE STUCK GOING INTO A SHARP TURN. HANDLE MOVED BUT ENGINE SPEED DID NOT DECREASE. I SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES (BACK BROKEN IN TWO PLACES AND 5 BROKEN RIBS) AND THE BIKE WAS TOTALLED. MY FULL FACE HELMET AND 13 DAYS IN ICU SAVED MY LIFE. *JB Look up ODI 10166662 at NHTSA ↗ | 110.0%ODI 11413715 · 32,000 miCRACKED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CONNECTIONS TO BOTH THROTTLE BODY THROTTLE CONTROL SHAFTS. IF THIS FAILS, THE THROTTLES RETURN TO IDLE WITHOUT ANY ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL. I NEED TO REPAIR PRIOR TO TRAVEL USE TO AVOID THIS SITUATION. Look up ODI 11413715 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.9%ODI 10618002 · 7,806 miI WAS CRUISING ALONG ON MY BMW R1200 RT AT THE 70MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT FLASHED REPEATEDLY ON THE DASH, ALONG WITH A RED WARNING TRIANGLE. I IMMEDIATELY LOOK FOR THE NEXT EXIT, BUT BEFORE I GET TO THE EXIT, I ENCOUNTER A HEAVY RAIN. WHEN I TRY TO SLOW THE BIKE, THE BRAKES ARE NUMB, AND VERY DIFFICULT TO PRESS. THIS CAUSES AN IMMEDIATE PANIC, BUT I'M ABLE TO SLOW THE BIKE AFTER A VERY LONG INTERVAL. I PARK THE BIKE AND READ THE OWNERS MANUAL ABOUT THE FAILURE. IT IS DESCRIBED AS A SERIOUS FAILURE WHICH WILL C… Look up ODI 10618002 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.3%ODI 11325984 · 35,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW R 1200 RT. THE CONTACT STATED UPON MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, THE MOTORCYCLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER IN A PARKING LOT AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE HIMSELF. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS THEN RIDDEN TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. Look up ODI 11325984 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 11408223 · 23,494 miTHROTTLE CABLE BELL CRANKS/CAMS CRACK DUE TO POOR QUALITY PLASTIC MATERIAL. THIS CAUSES MOTORCYCLE TO SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AS THE HAND THROTTLE NO LONGER WORKS AND ENGINE RETURNS TO IDLE RPM. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AS FAILURE CAN OCCUR WHILE ENTERING TRAFFIC, TURNING THRU TRAFFIC, OR TRAVELING ON A HIGH SPEED ROADWAY WITH NO AREA TO PULL OFF. THESE CRACKS, (AND IMPENDING FAILURE OF THE PARTS), WERE DISCOVERED BY SERVICE PERSONNEL DURING SERVICE WORK. Look up ODI 11408223 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10545747 · 1,200 miLEFT SIDE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURE (INOP. SEVERAL FUNCTIONS-TURN SIGNAL, CRUISE CONTROL, HIGH/LOW BEAM LIGHTS AND INFO.DISPLAY) CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF LOW/HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WHILE RIDING AT NIGHT. *TR Look up ODI 10545747 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 10780727 · 18,120 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW R1200 RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS COMPLETED TO IMPROVE THE GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT PRO FEATURE. AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH BEFORE DEACTIVATING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO DECREASE THE SPEED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD ERRONEOUSLY TURN ON INCREASING THE SPEED OF THE MOTORCYCLE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 120 MILES OF DRIVING, THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATED AS… Look up ODI 10780727 at NHTSA ↗ | 150.0%ODI 11479890When starting my BMW motorcycle it normally can be started in two modes: (1) in neutral or (2) In gear with the clutch handle pulled back to the handlebar and the clutch disengaged. However, my BMW 2015 BMW R1200RT motorcycle will NOT engage the starter motor to start the engine with the Clutch handled pulled back to the handlebar which disengages the clutch. The problem was noticed at 17,500 miles and several others have reported the same issues. BMW Motorcycles refuses to repair this latent/systemic safety defect in the BMW dual microswitches… Look up ODI 11479890 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 11413715 · 32,000 miCRACKED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CONNECTIONS TO BOTH THROTTLE BODY THROTTLE CONTROL SHAFTS. IF THIS FAILS, THE THROTTLES RETURN TO IDLE WITHOUT ANY ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL. I NEED TO REPAIR PRIOR TO TRAVEL USE TO AVOID THIS SITUATION. Look up ODI 11413715 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 28.7%ODI 11407363 · 51,567 miTHE THROTTLE BODIES ON THIS MOTORCYCLE ARE CABLE-ACTUATED, WITH PLASTIC PULLEYS MOLDED ONTO THE THROTTLE SPINDLES. THESE PLASTIC PULLEYS WERE SEVERELY CRACKED AND I HAVE REPLACED THEM (I STILL HAVE THE OLD PARTS). I'M AWARE OF NUMEROUS BMW MOTORCYCLES OF THIS VINTAGE THAT HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE THROTTLE PULLEYS. I DISCOVERED MY PROBLEM VIA INSPECTION IN MY GARAGE, BUT I'M CURRENTLY AWARE OF TWO OTHER OWNERS FOR WHOM THE PULLEYS DETACHED FROM THE SPINDLES WHILE RIDING, CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO MANI… Look up ODI 11407363 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 11408223 · 23,494 miTHROTTLE CABLE BELL CRANKS/CAMS CRACK DUE TO POOR QUALITY PLASTIC MATERIAL. THIS CAUSES MOTORCYCLE TO SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AS THE HAND THROTTLE NO LONGER WORKS AND ENGINE RETURNS TO IDLE RPM. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AS FAILURE CAN OCCUR WHILE ENTERING TRAFFIC, TURNING THRU TRAFFIC, OR TRAVELING ON A HIGH SPEED ROADWAY WITH NO AREA TO PULL OFF. THESE CRACKS, (AND IMPENDING FAILURE OF THE PARTS), WERE DISCOVERED BY SERVICE PERSONNEL DURING SERVICE WORK. Look up ODI 11408223 at NHTSA ↗ | 218.2%ODI 10464658 · 25,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER STOPPED AND IN FIRST GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THE FAILURE RECURRED AS OFTEN AS ONCE A MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. Look up ODI 10464658 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 11539398Motorcycle went into "limp mode" while riding. Look up ODI 11539398 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Suspension | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.3%ODI 10777761 · 29,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW R 1200 RT. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROWN BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10777761 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 11355042 · 37,000 miTENGO PROBLEMAS CON EL FUEL PUMP LIQUEA MUCHO Y TAMBIEN CON EL ENCENDIDO LOS CALIPERS SE ATORAN Look up ODI 11355042 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 11232827 · 34,000 miRIGHT-SIDE SWINGARM PIVOT PIN BOLTS LOOSEN Look up ODI 11232827 at NHTSA ↗ | 233.3%ODI 10599067 · 1,285 miON JUNE 5TH 2014 BMW ISSUED A STOP RIDE NOTICE FOR ALL 2014 R1200 RTS WITH DYNAMIC ESA. SINCE THEN BMW HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PRODUCE A LOANER VEHICLE NOR A DATE WHEN THE AFFECTED PART WILL BE REPLACED. SO AT THIS POINT MY PRIMARY VEHICLE IS A $25,000. PIECE OF GARAGE ART. THE ESTIMATED DATE FOR PARTS SHIPMENT IS 3 TO 4 MONTHS! *TR Look up ODI 10599067 at NHTSA ↗ | 150.0%ODI 10706379 · 200 miAFTER FIRST 200 MILES OIL WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE REAR SHOCK DYNAMIC ESA SYSTEM. CONFIRMED BY DEALERSHIP AND APPROVED FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR Look up ODI 10706379 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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