Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT peaked in 2022, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 BMW R 1200 RT
Motorcycle, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Aug 12, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2016 motorcycle
Severity index0.02016 motorcycles average 9.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 12, 2022Failure Jun 19, 2022Brighton, MIPower train
The 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 the bike and has performed 100% of the required maintenance. According to the director of service at the dealership there is not any maintenance suggested or required in the manufacturers manual or dealer instruction for the component/assembly that failed. The dealership has informed me twice that I will be reimbursed for the repair order by the manufacturer. I have not been reimbursed to date 8/12/2022. I was riding that day with two engineers (degreed) and our belief after reviewing my components and other reports via the internet of similar drive train failures for this model bike is that this is a component/assembly with multiple failure modes
NHTSA complaint 11478959
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
25 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- MC330423 Aug 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change - B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc… - MC330423 Dec 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Since October 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all K5x models. For the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (Driveshaft) are included. NOTICE: 1. The new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the SI 33… - MC000222 Nov 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving. - M660122 Oct 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted. - M650122 Oct 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative. - M410121 Oct 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak. - SIB330222 Jul 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions. - TEC26 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TEC26 Turbo Charger Return - TEC25 Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tec25 Wishbone Return - TEC24 Apr 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return - SIM110115 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils - SIM010603 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program - SIB610321 May 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER. - MC610821 Jul 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit. - MC64465398 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The hill start control operation may be sporadic. - MC660118 Jun 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down - MC64444456 Sep 7, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After updating the Auhtority vehicle I-Level to K001-18-07-520 using ISTA software level 4.13.14 the F1-Push to Talk (PTT) function is deactivated. - MC61737415 Jul 2, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The spring strut coveron the left and the hanfwheel cover on the right come loos very easily when being ridden. - MC64444456 Oct 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Loss of F1 Push to Talk - MC59279648 Sep 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro. The ESA coding procedure fails when retrofitting the Switching Assistant Pro. - MC6100118 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW Motorrad has established that the additional multifunction switches for special vehicles may allow moisture in and can lead to a failure of the LIN bus. In the case of a failure the additional functions will no longer work. For this reason the additio… - MC63876474 Dec 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various malfunctions in Navigator VI GPS due to older software which requires update. - MC63849336 Nov 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Faulty data means that the programming of the BMS-X at I level K001-17-11-500 is prevented for these vehicles.The faulty I level is expected to be rolled out to the trade with ISTA 4.08 and ISTA/P 3.63.1 from 08.11.2017. - MC3300317 Jan 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In November of 2017 BMW Motorrad updated the rear drive for the K5X model line, as a result longer bolts will be used for the rear brake caliper mounting. Vehicles affected K5x motorcycles produced before and up to 10/31/2017, in the event the rear drive ne…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.