No complaints are listed for the 2017 BMW R1200 RT Police. Zero is not confirmed in this build. See the source and coverage notes below.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW R1200 RT POLICE.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2017-08-03. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R1200RT Police motorcycles. While being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. (excerpt)
Consequence: If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the motorcycle's software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
77 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 31 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
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| SEATS | 7 |
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| STRUCTURE | 7 |
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| ENGINE | 6 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
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| AIR BAGS | 3 |
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10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 how to handle A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10242694
Date: 2023-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
10227568
Date: 2022-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION, LANE DEPARTURE, SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "93
10205068
Date: 2021-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes.
10200228
Date: 2021-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
10200233
Date: 2021-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS, STRUCTURE.
Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment (left or right) while driving Water ingress in the luggage compartment, or in the rear passenger compartment- rear seat bench rear passenger compartment foot well rear passenger compartment side panel Failure of various control units i
10200234
Date: 2021-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SEATS.
Front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
10200238
Date: 2021-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, STEERING.
Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
10200249
Date: 2021-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: COMMUNICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology was made at the discretion of the respective cellular carriers
10199292
Date: 2021-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.