Bmw R1200 RT fuel problems
64 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
145 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
25,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2018 model years. Data snapshot: . 134 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
64 of 145 complaints match this topic (44.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10435984 · 2011-11-15 (November 15, 2011)
FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FLANGE AROUND THE FEMALE QUICK-DISCONNECT FITTING. PLASTIC FLANGE IS LOCATED ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. REPLACED PLASTIC FITTING WITH METAL ONE BUT LEAKS CONTINUED. PLACED ORIGINAL FITTING BACK AND USED A FUEL-RESISTANT SEALING COMPOUND TO STOP LEAKS. HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY LARGE LEAKS RECENTLY BUT AM CONCERNED THIS PATCH WILL START LEAKING AGAIN. IT WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE TO BE RIDING AND SEEING GAS SPLATTER ON YOUR CLOTHES - COULDN'T WAIT UNTIL I GOT HOME. THE FLANGE DESIGN IS AT FAULT BECAUSE IT PREVENTS A S…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,076 miles reported. Look up ODI 10435984 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10444876 · 2012-01-23 (January 23, 2012)
MULTIPLE CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP HOUSING AT FLANGE WHERE FUEL LINE CONNECTS. ODOR AND GAS LEAKAGE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10444876 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10445779 · 2012-01-29 (January 29, 2012)
CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT REINFORCEMENT FLANGE ON THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING. THIS COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK (AND HAS IN MANY CASES) ON TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, IGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENTS, AND MY LEFT LEG. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 66,051 miles reported. Look up ODI 10445779 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10445888 · 2012-01-30 (January 30, 2012)
CRACKS ON THE HIGH PRESSURE SIDE OF FUEL PUMP AT THE FITTING. THIS WILL CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK UNDER OPERATION WITH POSSIBLE FIRE. PUMP DESIGN IS FAULTY AND A RECALL SHOULD BE INTIATED FOR THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 58,461 miles reported. Look up ODI 10445888 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10462747 · 2012-06-22 (June 22, 2012)
FUEL TANK QUICK DISCONNECT CRACKED SPILLING FUEL WHILE RIDING. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10462747 at NHTSA ↗