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BMW R 1200 RT Police recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the BMW R 1200 RT Police, covering model years 2014 to 2017, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 4 model years with data (2014–2017)
  • latest recall 17V488000 (reported Aug 3, 2017)

BMW R 1200 RT Police recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name R 1200 RT Police, newest first. The only campaign, 17V488000, covers model years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

  • 1 recall campaign
BMW R 1200 RT Police recall campaigns covering each model year
2014: 1 campaign2015: 1 campaign2016: 1 campaign2017: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 17V488000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights; Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2014–2017

    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."

    Consequence:
    If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW R 1200 RT Police questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the BMW R 1200 RT Police have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the BMW R 1200 RT Police, covering model years 2014 to 2017. The campaign, 17V488000, was reported on August 3, 2017 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”.

Which BMW R 1200 RT Police model years do the recalls cover?

The only campaign, 17V488000, covers model years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name R 1200 RT Police, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW R 1200 RT Police?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.