This motorcycle is a 2010 BMW R1200 which had a safety recall of 20V‑471. This recall covered this make, model and year of this motorcycle from the recall initiated on XXX. This motorcycle went into MAX BMW Motorcycles on XXX and they inspected the fuel pump and reported no leaks at that time. They did not replace the fuel pump. However the fuel pump is leaking so I would like to have this replaced under the recall.
BMW R 1200 R fuel pump problems
10 of the 57 owner complaints about the BMW R 1200 R describe fuel pump failure, most of them for the 2012 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2012
- typical mileage
- 35,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20132
- 20122
- 20111
- 20101
- 20091
- 20081
- 20071
- 20061
Often reported together
What owners say
There is a faulty fuel pump, but the dealership cancelled my service because their location is being consolidated and the next-closest dealership is over an hour away. Can another shop not do this fuel pump replacement?
There is a recall on fuel pumps recall # 20v‑471. My fuel pump needs to be replaced as it is failing. The recall includes bikes up to model year 2011. While my bike is a 2012, it was manufactured in 2011 and should be included in the recall. I have only 6000 miles on my bike and the part has failed way to early for it not to be included with the recall. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw r1200 r. While the vehicle was stationary, a strong odor of fuel was detected. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed a puddle of fuel underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to euro cycles of tampa bay (8509 gunn hwy, odessa, fl 33556, (813) 926-9937) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to hap's cycle sales, inc. (2530 17th st, sarasota, fl 34234, (941) 365-3443) for a second opinion and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. A metal ring was placed on the fuel pump, which did not repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw r1200 r. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel pump. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Fuel pump flange leaking due to cracking. Bmw's 1st factory attempt was to put a "sizing" ring on flange to compress the micro cracks which of course was a jackleg approach quite common to bmw motorcycles. Eventually with in 1 yr fuel started massively flowing down onto hot engine making the bike a rolling fireball potentially.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw r1200. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). Metal clamps were placed over the fuel pump flange in order to reinforce the piece. The contact stated that the repair failed and the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel pump. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The contact was not taken to the dealer for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. ..updated 12/20/16 *bf
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
Cracks in fuel pump housing at fuel line fitting. Fuel sprayed all over engine and front wheel. Complete loss of power.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
- Risk
- A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 21V060000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V‑617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V471000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Recall number 13V617000 · Recall details
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Which BMW R 1200 R years have fuel pump failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2012 (2 complaints), 2013 (2 complaints) and 2006 (1 complaints).
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