BMW R1200 RT Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the BMW R1200 RT across 10 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (28). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (50% of reports).
- 113fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 63%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 56 of 113 complaints (50%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 13 of 113 complaints (12%)
- Onto hot: mentioned in 7 of 113 complaints (6%)
- Leaking side: mentioned in 6 of 113 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 97 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 113 complaints, 1 an injury.
BMW R1200 RT fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 R1200 RT | 2 | 33% | 9,000 |
| 2013 R1200 RT | 2 | 33% | 23,000 |
| 2012 R1200 RT | 2 | 18% | 14,332 |
| 2011 R1200 RT | 12 | 60% | 30,669 |
| 2010 R1200 RT | 6 | 67% | 29,000 |
| 2009 R1200 RT | 19 | 53% | 29,922 |
| 2008 R1200 RT | 15 | 47% | 11,200 |
| 2007 R1200 RT | 28 | 54% | 31,250 |
| 2006 R1200 RT | 15 | 28% | 27,658 |
| 2005 R1200 RT | 12 | 38% | 22,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the BMW R1200 RT. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2010 BMW R1200RT motorcycle. The motorcycle was subject to BMWâs fuel-pump recall, and the recall repair was performed in 2014. The motorcycle has now developed a crack in the fuel-pump flange at the base of the female quick-disconnect fuel fitting. The crack is allowing gasoline to leak…
This vehicle was subject to a recall under bulletin 16 0114. The issue was a fuel pump which cracked at flanges which leaked fuel onto the hot engine, which could cause safety issues with fire. My vehicle listed above, had the fuel pump replaced with 12,505 miles on it under the recall. The…
I have a 2014 R1200RT that is leaking fuel because of a warped fuel tank. VIN: [XXX] My dealer tells me that this was a problem on my years RT and that this can only be fixed by replacing the fuel tank. I was told that ethanol was probably the culprit in taking this tank down so quickly. I was also…
2005 BMW r1200rt that I have owned since 2016 with little to no issue. Leak from winter storage in the front left side of the engine. It matches a thread of a cracked fuel pump. With your site they submitted the problem under JBN1-18051. Also under a complaint number 10428629. I wish to know if it…
The OEM plastic 90° quick discount fitting on top of the fuel pump started spraying fuel. I started smelling fuel on the interstate highway 10 and by the time I could pull over safely off the interstate I was covered with fuel. The fuel was running down on the hot exhaust pipeâs on the front…
Frequently asked questions
Do all BMW R1200 RTs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the BMW R1200 RT. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the BMW R1200 RT fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the BMW R1200 RT?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 56 of 113 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (13).
See all BMW R1200 RT problems.