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Service bulletins for the 2017 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.

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

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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.
MC627199322018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
MC627139292018-12-10. Service bulletin. SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Seat heating inadequate. The electrical system incorporates functions which serve to protect the battery and may be interpreted as a failure of the seat heating if any of them are active.
MC21001162018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line.
MC62571524_032018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
MC21001162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. BMW Motorrad has determined in the course of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line. A vehicle with high mileage can show signs of gradual impairment of the clutch function. The separating action of the clutch can worsen gradually over a period of time.
B6409152018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 09 15 dated January 2016. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off. A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
B1233142018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 12 33 14 dated December 2015. SUBJECT Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon light is on. Fault Code 1D2008: Map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the DME. There may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures. CAUSE During the engine warm-up, the engine coolant does not reach operating temperature within the DME's allowable time limits. This is caused by either a faulty thermostat inside the transmission oil heat exchanger or a faulty engine characteristic map thermostat.
B1110152018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The Service Engine Soon light is on with corresponding fault codes in the DME for the engine thermostat.
B5409072018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. ?RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. INFORMATION Documents have been developed showing the known correct statuses for all hall sensors and micro switches used to operate the retractable hard top (RHT). This document is intended to act as a supplement to the diagnostic information available in ISTA. Comparing these statuses to the actual statuses of a vehicle with a functional problem may assist in narrowing down which sensor/switch is contributing to the functional problem. For E93, the status request may be found by connecting the car to ISTA and selecting: Control module functions/CTM Convertible top module/Diagnosis Requests ?Sensors/Switches For F33/F83, the statuses should be checked using the applicable test plan as instructed in attachment B54 09 07 F33 F83 RHT Status.pdf. For I15, the statuses should be checked using the applicable test plan as instructed in attachment B54 09 07 I15 Top Status.pd
MC558135362018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC633538522018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY. During the course of the quality analysis carried out by BMW Motorrad, it has been determined that for the R 1200 models with the gearshift assistant (SA X222A) OE, a few faulty gearshift assistants have been installed in the production period from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016. Over the service life of the vehicle, there can be impairment of functions up to a loss of function of the gearshift assistants. In the case of a loss of function, a gear change (without the gearshift assistant) is possible only with the actuation of the clutch lever.
MC23001172018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT. Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC613260532018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
MC61001152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Wire Harness Routing. Models: 2009 - 2013 BMW R 1200 RT-P (Police). Installers may alter the original positioning of the wiring harness cables when routing radio or accessory cable during the up-fitting, or during repairs to the R 1200 RT-P model (example: clutch replacement) resulting in the following symptom: The emergency lights on the top box mounted to the rear of the motorcycle may stay on with the emergency light switch in the off position. Investigation has discovered the cause to be a short in the main wiring harness at the rear of the motorcycle. The location is under the radio box floor plate, by the siren amp mounting plate. The short is caused by the auxiliary battery?s main positive cable and the rear emergency light wiring rubbing and chafing on the ?T? corners of the siren amplifier mounting plate harness securing tab.
B5402162018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. GAP VISIBLE BETWEEN UPPER A-PILLAR COWL PANEL SEAL AND CONVERTIBLE TOP SEAL.. When the Retractable Hard Top (RHT) is closed, a gap is visible between the upper A-pillar seal and the cowl panel seal. This concern does not result in water or air leaks, it is only an appearance issue. Photo at left shows gap between Apillar seal and cowl panel seal (inside view). Photo at left shows gap between Apillar seal and cowl panel seal (outside view). Design of upper A-pillar cowl panel seal to convertible top seal.
B1209162018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. N20 - The Service Engine Soon Light is On with DME Fault 118602 Stored. The Service Engine Soon light is on (MIL) with only the following oxygen sensor fault stored. 118602 - Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter, fine mixture control: exhaust gas after catalytic converter too lean CAUSE An actual engine related problem and/or DME software diagnostic.
B3405162018-11-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. CBS BRAKE PAD CALCULATION AND CORRECTION. When a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance checkup. No brake warning light is illuminated. CBS shows 3,107 miles or slightly higher for the next brake service displayed via Key Reader, or vehicle's Control Display (in Vehicle Info/Status/Service required/Brake pads) CAUSE CBS calculates the remaining brake pad wear based on brake pressure, speed, vehicle specific parameters (i.e. NAO pads), brake temperature as well as cumulative brake application time. Due to variation of these parameters and outside environmental influences, this calculation can deviate from the real brake pad wear. Starting from the above-mentioned production dates of the vehicles indicated, the CBS brake pad wear calculation has been changed, and is now based only on the brake pad wear sensor. Important Note: To avoid a too-slow wear prediction, the CBS brake model will estimate the need for repairs, in some cases, rather early. Calculation will level at 3,107 miles and stay at this value until the CBS brake pad wear sensor is triggered. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/36...11/8/2016 Page 2 of 2 After the sensor is triggered, the CBS mileage will count down indicating to the customer that the brake repairs will be due.
B1225162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. "B58 -M POWER AND SOUND KIT, MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. Check engine light illuminated. Check Control Message: ""Drive faulty"". Engine power reduced and set in ""Emergency Program"". Fault code stored in DME control unit: o 1F0541 - Drive, safety function: Bus signal about engine torque implausible. Fault Code stored in EGS control unit: o CF2C11 - DME/DDE interface: (Actual DME/EGS crankshaft torque, 0xA5, actual crankshaft torque, 0xA5) signal invalid. Affected are vehicles with the following Integration Levels: F020-16-07-5xx F020-16-11-500 F020-16-11-501 DME control unit software error."
B8409162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. "SERVICE ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY PAGE NEEDED IN OWNER'S MANUAL. Operator's manual of affected vehicles does not contain required information on wireless smartphone charging accessory. AFFECTED VEHICLE Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader."
B6412162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. "HVAC BLOWER NOT WORKING This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 12 16 dated August 2016. HVAC blower is not working. Condensation occurs even though blower is working. CC message ""Increased battery discharge"" - standby current violation may be displayed. Climate control unit (IHKA) software"
B5135162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED. Paint on B-pillar is scratched. Especially noticeable on dark colored paint. Door seal is rubbing against entry opening surfaces.
B5132162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. CREAKING NOISES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. Creaking noise is heard from door trim panel while driving on rough roads. Door trim panel is contacting the inner door panel.
B5131162018-11-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. HOOD GAS-FILLED SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT IS BROKEN. Hood gas filled shock absorber is loose or broken, the hood does not remain in the opened position. Gas filled shock absorber mounting point has broken free from the body.
B1115162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. B58 ENGINE: OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER. Engine oil (1) can be seen leaking from the bottom of the turbocharger near the band clamp (2). The turbocharger band clamp is loose.

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