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Model year

2016 BMW R1200 RT

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (36)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 BMW R1200 RT by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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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 R1200 RT

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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 BMW R1200 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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    36 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…
    • SIB330222 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 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.
    • MC000913 May 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.
    • 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
    • MC310421 Apr 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
    • 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.
    • MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
    • MC64011504 Aug 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
    • MC6192247601 Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
    • MC62719932 Jun 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
    • MC62713929 Jun 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Seat heating inadequate. The electrical system incorporates functions which serve to protect the battery and may be interpreted as a failure of the seat heating if any of them are active.
    • MC2100116 Jun 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the …
    • MC62571524_03 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
    • MC2100116 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the g…
    • MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
    • MC63353852 May 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/20…
    • MC2300117 May 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
    • MC54812349 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      It is not possible to calibrate the ESA suspension strut.
    • MC54812349 Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ESA spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
    • MC61326053 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
    • MC61461571 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
    • MC60534321 Jan 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The right hand side emgme spoiler locating pin (lug) is not staying in th egrommet of the knee cover. Incorrect assembly sequence causes the locating lip to slip out of the grommet.
    • MC6100315 May 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens th…
    • MC63473054 Feb 16, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine is placed into emergency operation mode and max rpm is reduced due to a deviation in throttle signals. Signal evaluation software has been reworked and should be installed.
    • MC64010520 Jan 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
    • MC54075516 Feb 5, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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