BMW R 1200 RT Service Bulletins
152 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200238Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610721
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGroaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
Associated Products (70)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200234Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFront seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
Associated Products (87)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200228Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110120
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOn 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.
Associated Products (152)Associated Documents - May 10, 2021•Document ID: 10200493Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC000913
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW Motorrad has ascertained that incorrect usage, such as overloading, can result in the threaded fasteners of the center stand losing their initial torque.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC64465398
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe hill start control operation may be sporadic.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110321
- Date Added:
- July 19, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryB58 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.
Associated Products (149)Associated Documents - April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- MC310421
- Date Added:
- May 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT FAILS TO INITIALIZE DUE TO MISSING END STOP: Front seat will not calibrate/initialize.
Associated Products (87)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188938Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMBUSTION CONTROL VALVE LIFT AT IDLE: The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (129)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186889Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640613
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
Associated Products (80)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186227Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640613
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184578Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513218
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
Associated Products (48)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182619Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611305
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDischarged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
Associated Products (250)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179003Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610419
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
Associated Products (164)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650709
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to create the best maps. Your reports help us to detect changes in your area and keep future versions of our maps as accurate as possible. Therefore, a road map error or missing data must be reported directly to the map supplier.
Associated Products (284)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176360Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110120
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryB58C AND B58M ENGINES ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: 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. The engine oil filter is broken. The paper is torn and the lower plastic section is stuck in the engine oil filter housing.
Associated Products (131)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652214
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1 the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without pre-ordering the enabling code. This enabling code will be automatically delivered through ISTA and it then activates the navigation system.
Associated Products (293)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
Associated Products (137)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
Associated Products (259)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
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