2013 BMW R 1200 RtBmw R 1200 Rt 2013

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt.
The vehicle is described as a Two Wheel Motorcycle (excluding motor scooters).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMW
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt produced?
     - The 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt is produced in Berlin, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt?
     - The 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt has a GVWR of Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less) lbs.
  • How much horsepower does the 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt have?
     - The 2013 BMW R 1200 Rt has 110 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 179607 [USA]: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 ho
  • MC330423 - POWER TRAIN: 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 affe
  • MC160214 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel strip??A?A? Equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
  • MC000222 - BRAKES (PWS): 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.
  • SIB330222 - POWER TRAIN: 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.
  • SIM010917 - EQUIPMENT: Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as dangerous goods (dg)
  • SIM010717 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The engine?S intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?Eligible usspecification
  • SIM010617 - BRAKES (PWS): Visual inspection of brake discs/rotors for new car deliveries
  • SIB610321 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Battery empty despite charger.
  • MC610315 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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.
  • MC610821 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When diagnosing fault codes (0x3a13d7, 0x3a13d9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
  • MC64465398 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
  • MC000913 - STRUCTURE: 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 - SUSPENSION: The spring strut coveron the left and the hanfwheel cover on the right come loos very easily when being ridden.
  • B510415 - VISIBILITY: The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
  • B170318 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?Top up coolant? Message is displayed in the central display (cc message id 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper l
  • MC64011504 - EQUIPMENT: Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
  • MC64011504 - ENGINE (PWS): Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
  • MC6192247601 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: 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 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
  • MC62713929 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: 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 whic
  • MC62571524_03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: 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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 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 whic
  • MC55813536 - EQUIPMENT: Navigator v maintains a bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
  • MC63353852 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY: 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 per
  • MC2300117 - EQUIPMENT: Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
  • MC54812349 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT: It is not possible to calibrate the esa suspension strut.
  • MC54812349 - SUSPENSION: Esa spring strut cannot be calibrated / additional models added
  • MC61326053 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
  • MC61461571 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
  • MC60534321 - ENGINE (PWS): 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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. I
  • MC6100118 - EQUIPMENT: 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 r
  • MC64010520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
  • MC54075516 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After a few days of beingparked, the battery discharges, off-load current is too high
  • SIB-16-002-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE: Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model
  • SIB-23-001-014 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Bmw mc: threaded fastener of shift assistant failed to be tightened to correct torque while at factory, and could work loose when motorcycle is in use, hampering operation of shift assistant function. Model r 1200 rt (k52). *pe
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassMotorcycle - Touring / Sport Touring
DisplacementCC1170
DisplacementCI71.397780590
DisplacementL1.170000
Engine Cylinders2
EngineHP110
EngineKW82.0270
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
GVWRClass 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less)
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG MOTORCYCLES
Manufacturer Id972
ModelR 1200 RT
ModelID1745
Model Year2013
NCSA Body TypeTwo Wheel Motorcycle (excluding motor scooters)
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Model750cc and over
Plant CityBERLIN
Plant CountryGERMANY
SeriesK26
VINWB1044005DZW22636
Vehicle TypeMOTORCYCLE
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20210411

The contact owns a 2013 bmw r 1200. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v060000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were awaiting parts from the manufacturer vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NoNoN NoneNone20190716

Right-side swingarm pivot pin bolts loosen

NoNoN NoneNone20170903

Fuel pump flange cracked, resulting in fuel leaking down the side of the bike and onto hot components while riding or at idle. Safety hazard and fire hazard possibly resulting in fire and personal injury.

NoNoN NoneNone20170702

While riding motorcycle there was a catastrophic failure of the u-joint/drive shaft causing the motorcycle to stop while at highway speed. Rear wheel subsequently locked up. Damage was caused to the swing arm by the drive shaft. The motorcycle was smoking due to the heat created. Over $3100. In damages. This is the second bmw motorcycle i've owned that the same catestrophic failure has occurred on. I have additional photos i'd be happy to share.

NoNoN NoneNone20130908

Left side multifunction switch failure (inop. Several functions-turn signal, cruise control, high/low beam lights and info.Display) caused total loss of low/high beam lights while riding at night. *tr

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WB1044005DZW226362013R 1200 RTBERLIN , GERMANY
WB1044009DZW219882013R 1200 RTBERLIN , GERMANY

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