MYRModel Year Report

2005 BMW R 1200 RT

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2005 BMW R 1200 RT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:16.333Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2004: 1 complaint 2005: 10 complaints 2005 10 2006: 17 complaints 2007: 21 complaints 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 10 complaints 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2016
2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2005 10 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 10 complaints 2011 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016
2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2005 10 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 10 complaints 2011 2012: 11 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016

2005: 10 complaints

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YearComplaints
20041
200510
200617
200721
20089
200923
20105
201110
201211
20136
20146
20152
20161

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

5 of 10 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

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The contact owns a 2005 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact stated while starting the motorcycle and it began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was not drivable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-28

Report receipt date: dec 12, 2013 NHTSA campaign number: 13V617000 component(S): fuel system, gasoline my complaint : recall letter not received from BMW.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-14

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 BMW R 1200 RT. While parked with the engine running, fuel began to spill onto the engine and onto the contact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-11

Fuel/propulsion system

3 of 10 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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Fuel leak from threads on tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-22

Vehicle speed control

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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Cracked 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-24

Also filed under Engine

Structure

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure.

Service brakes

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2012-11-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-07-22 Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
  2. I
    2013-07-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-01-31 Fuel Leak - Motorycle
  3. R
    2014-04-16Fuel system, gasoline13V617000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2015-05-07Wheels15V141000 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...

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 BMW R 1200 RT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V617000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V141000 · Wheels
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.