BMW 2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2015 BMW R1200 RT POLICE vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026