Bmw R 1200 R fuel problems
17 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
38 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
5,643 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2014 model years. Data snapshot: . 32 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
17 of 38 complaints match this topic (44.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10499319 · 2013-02-19 (February 19, 2013)
FUEL GAUGE STOPPED RESPONDING, LEADING TO RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE MOVING. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON MANY BIKE MODELS FROM BMW FROM 2005-2013. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN 5 TIMES SO FAR, AND EACH TIME THE FUEL LEVEL MEASURING STRIP IN THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION SINCE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FROM RUNNING OUT OF FUEL CAN BE QUITE DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10499319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10587386 · 2014-05-09 (May 9, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 1200RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD CONSTANTLY DISPLAY ERRONEOUS FUEL READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURED FUEL PUMP WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. KMJ
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10587386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11267107 · 2019-10-08 (October 8, 2019)
FUEL PUMP OUTPUT FLANGE CRACKED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BIKE AND ONTO HOT COMPONENTS WHILE RIDING. THIS ISSUE HAS ALREADY BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A BMW RECALL - BUT APPARENTLY THE "INSPECT AND REINFORCE" SOLUTION ISN'T REALLY ADEQUATE LONG-TERM. THIS PUMP HAD BEEN "INSPECTED AND REINFORCED" - AND THE FLANGE STILL CRACKED AND CAUSED A DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR BODILY INJURY OR WORSE.
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11267107 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11621778 · 2024-10-24 (October 24, 2024)
Fuel gauge stopped responding, leading to running out of fuel while moving. This is a common failure on many bike models from BMW from 2005-2013. I have had this happen 4 times so far, and each time the fuel level measuring strip in the fuel tank was replaced. This repair is costly, and has proven it is at best a temporary solution. This is an unsafe condition since loss of engine power from running out of fuel can be quite dangerous on a motorcycle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11621778 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10536114 · 2013-08-19 (August 19, 2013)
FUEL STRIP FAILURE (MEASURES THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE GAS TANK). FUEL GAGE WAS EITHER OFF OR INCORRECT. COMPUTER COULD NOT CALCULATE DISTANCE TO EMPTY. IT WAS REPLACED AT DEALER. FAILED AGAIN AT 9/10/2012 AT 30,000 MILES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10536114 at NHTSA ↗