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Service bulletins for the 2016 BMW R 1200 RT

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

49 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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MC3304232024-09-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
B6113052024-02-01. Service bulletin. 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 “discharged battery” complaints.
MC3304232024-01-03. Service bulletin. 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 affected by the SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), but is valid for all K5x models - including retroactively. In case of retroactive validity (model year 2023 and older), affected customers will be informed about the change. This will be in the form of a direct-to-customer letter with a description of the new maintenance schedule, specific owner’s manual insert, and consumer warranty book insert. 1. For vehicles affected by SI 33 02 22 (SERVICE ACTION: Swingarm Drain retrofit and Driveshaft Check), this service action must be performed first. All conditions described in this bulletin apply after the open Service Action has been completed. No additional communication is required for K5x models model year 2024 and onwards. Those models have the new maintenance schedule in their owner’s manual.
SIB3302222023-05-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
MC0002222023-01-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. 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.
M6601222022-12-12. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. The options in the Reversing Assist Camera menu are greyed out and cannot be adjusted.
M6501222022-12-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
M4101212022-12-12. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
SIB3302222022-08-22. Service bulletin. 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.
TEC262022-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
TEC252022-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tec25 Wishbone Return
TEC242022-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
SIM1101152022-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
SIM0106032022-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
SIB6103212022-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. BATTERY EMPTY DESPITE CHARGER.
MC6108212021-09-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC644653982021-08-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
MC0009132021-08-23. Service bulletin. 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.
MC6601182021-08-09. Service bulletin. 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
MC3104212021-05-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
MC644444562021-05-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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.
MC617374152021-05-17. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. The spring strut coveron the left and the hanfwheel cover on the right come loos very easily when being ridden.
MC640115042019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC640115042019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC61922476012018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; 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.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.