2005 BMW R 1200 Rt (authority) recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. THE BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE AUDIBLE SIGNALING DEVICE CAN BREAK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SIGNALING DEVICE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE ROADWAY.
What could happen: SHOULD THE SIGNALING DEVICE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON THE ROADWAYS, IT COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE FOR OTHER DRIVERS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO TETHER CABLES TO THE DEVICE IN ORDER TO SECURE IT TO THE MOTORCYCLE IN THE EVENT THE MOUNTING BRACKET BECOMES LOOSE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2005 R 1200 RT (AUTHORITY).
- Book a repair at any authorized BMW dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 10V328000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-525-7417.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT
Summary: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 RT POLICE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE AUDIBLE SIGNALING DEVICE CAN BREAK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SIGNALING DEVICE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE ROADWAY.
Consequence: SHOULD THE SIGNALING DEVICE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON THE ROADWAYS, IT COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE FOR OTHER DRIVERS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO TETHER CABLES TO THE DEVICE IN ORDER TO SECURE IT TO THE MOTORCYCLE IN THE EVENT THE MOUNTING BRACKET BECOMES LOOSE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2005 BMW R 1200 Rt (authority) owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
10/14/2018 · Transmission / drivetrain
UPON STARTING MY BIKE BEFORE GOING FOR A RIDE, I NOTICED THAT IT DEVELOPED AN EXTREME FUEL LEAK. IT LITERALLY SPRAYS GASOLINE LIKE A LAWN SPRINKLER. I HAVE CHECKED BLOGS ON THIS MATTER AND HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE VIDEO OF MY BIKE DOING THIS IN CASE YOU NEED IT. THIS IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS.