2017 BMW R1200 RT
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
First time while pulling out of a parking lot on to a city street the motorcycle suddenly lost power,misfired,cut out and would barely run and would only run at idle or a little above causing loss of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-04
Also filed under Power train
Power train
1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.
Engine
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2017 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact stated while at a red light, the engine was making an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was ridden back to the residence.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-24
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 BMW R1200 RT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 BMW R1200 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 2017 BMW R1200 RT?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 BMW R1200 RT have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.