Does the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority). These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) recalls, newest first

July 20, 2010NHTSA 10V3280001,900 vehicles potentially affected

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train1

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Questions

Does the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority) recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT (authority)?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.