BMW R 1200 RT years to avoid
The BMW R 1200 RT years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2009, 2005, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
309
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2004–2018
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
R 1200 RT years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 61 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 60 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 41 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 36 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 32 |
Every R 1200 RT year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 27 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2009avoid | 41 | 5 | |
| 2008avoid | 32 | 5 | |
| 2007avoid | 60 | 5 | |
| 2006avoid | 61 | 6 | |
| 2005avoid | 36 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW R 1200 RT years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the R 1200 RT years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2009, 2005, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the BMW R 1200 RT?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among R 1200 RT years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 RT have?
Across all model years, the R 1200 RT has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 309 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.