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 is a issue that is a recall or something I can submit for BMW to take care of, or if I will need to get fixed myself. I saw that riding with it can result in fuel landing on the ride during transit making it dangerous to ride.
2005 BMW R1200 RT fuel system problems
22 complaints (69% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 42,000.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 69%
- typical mileage
- 42,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump2
At what mileage
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BMW R1200 RT fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 BMW R1200 RT fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
Related investigations
Fuel Leak - Motorycle
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16, 2012, BMW had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, BMW re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13V‑617) of the subject motorcycles.In conducting recall 13V‑617, BMW voluntarily expanded the scope of affected vehicles from ODI'soriginal scope, MY2005-2008 R-series motorcycles, to include the primary and auxiliary fuel pumps on all MY 2005-2011 R-series, MY 2005-2011 K12&13 models, MY 2010-2011 RR models, and the MY 2012 K1600 motorcycles.The total number of motorcycles subject to this recalled is 50,184.The 55 reports cited in this investigation can be viewed at: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following complaint identification numbers:10485789,10449393,10521322,10475150,10435325,10493015,10471642, 10448216,10488899,10356156,10433733,10442023,10492342,10435968, 10492961,10504324,10485882,10433013,10453738,10474390,10417320, 10485276,10444876,10508150,10485807,10492118,10491835,10425962, 10430734,10488652,10485274,10493320,10522421,10399423,10443840, 10448325,10490417,10485452,10433589,10467136,10420291,10503806, 10532145,10523763,10523626,10425514,10354202,10437222,10444742, 10454834,10532172,10487624,10435984,10452476, 10485337
EA13006
Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investigation (ODI) has obtained an owner video illustrating the issue.This video, and other material, may be found in the public file at ODI has learned that the subject fuel leak is due to cracks in the fuel outlet quick connector located on the in-tank fuel pump housing.While some owners, reluctant to incur the expense to replace the fuel pump assembly, have undertaken frequently ineffective do-it-yourself repairs primarily involving adhesive patches, two other remedies are available.The first, found in the after-market, is an aluminum clamp designed to reinforce the fuel outlet threaded flange.The second is BMW?s own remedy, appearing in early 2011, following introduction of the aftermarket clamp.It, too, involves a metal collar designed to support the fuel outlet threaded flange.In January 2004 BMW conducted safety recall 04V028 involving 2000 to 2004 Model Year K and R Series motorcycles for a pressurized fuel leak.In this case an O-ring in a fuel line quick connector could become damaged and BMW identified the potential for fire as a consequence of this failure.In its recall, influenced by an ODI investigation (PE03-054), BMW judged the fire risk to be low and the fuel loss to be insignificant -- occurring most often during cold starts -- resulting most often from improper servicing of the fuel line quick connector by its dealers. All of the complaints and warranty claims referenced in this resume involve verified fuel leaks rather than owners simply expressing a concern that a leak may develop in their subject motorcycle. With summer approaching and seasonal motorcycle usage increasing, ODI has upgraded PE12-036 to EA13-006 to further evaluate this issue, monitor fuel leak frequency, and determine the risk associated with the alleged fuel leaks.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following complaint identification numbers: 540232, 765847, 10074376, 10159252, 10236289, 10339245, 10356156, 10417320, 10425962, 10430734, 10430822, 10432269, 10433589, 10433733, 10436885, 10437222, 10442023, 10443840, 10444670, 10444742, 10444876, 10445888, 10445954, 10448104, 10448104, 10448325, 10448592, 10449393, 10451907, 10452476, 10453738, 10460566, 10463408, 10463946, 10467136, 10470251, 10471518, 10471642, 10474390, 10475150, 10474390, 10475150, 10480052, 10480834, 10485274, 10485276, 10485292, 10485337, 10485348, 10485351, 10485376, 10485434, 10485452, 10485783, 10485789, 10485796, 10485807, 10485882, 10487501, 10487624, 10488652, 10488899, 10490417, 10490868, 10491835, 10492118, 10492342, 10492961, 10493015, 10493320, 10494927, 10494899, 10495307, 10496593, 10503488, 10503806, 10504130, 10504324, 10508135, 10508150
PE12036
What 2005 BMW R1200 RT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW R 1200 RT. The contact stated while starting the motorcycle and it began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was not drivable. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. The contact stated that on 7/2021, he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel pump onto the engine. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired but was pending repairs. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw r1200. When the contact attempted to start the cycle, it failed and fuel was leaking from the front. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer (hap's cycle sales, inc, 2530 17th st, sarasota, fl, 34234) was contacted at 941‑365‑3443. The contact took the fuel pump apart and confirmed through the phone with the dealer that the coupling to the fuel pump of the flanged had fractured and needed to be replaced. The cycle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the cycle. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system). The failure mileage was approximately 17,120.
While pulling away from a stop sign the motorcycle increased speed and RPM's in excess of the amount of throttle I was twisting. I immediately pulled in the clutch and released the throttle. The RPM's continued to climb over 4000 and the engine sustained this level. The motorcycle would only return to a normal idle level (1100 RPM) if I forced the throttle closed (forward twisting motion). This matter could have been very dangerous and life threatening. I delivered the motorcycle to the bmw dealer to have the matter diagnosed. The bmw mechanic advised that the throttle cable pulley's had broken on both throttle both throttle bodies. I was further advised that these pulley's are made of a molded plastic material and that this material broke. The mechanic has also informed me that these parts (although external on the throttle bodies) are not replaceable. The entire throttle bodies must be replaced. I believe that bmw should be recall these items for the obvious safety risks related to their failure.
Motorcycle fuel gauge not working. Always showing empty. Took motorcycle to dealer and had fuel level sensor replaced. Motorcycle fuel gauge now showing full all the time until one recent fuel fill up it went back to showing empty. I had been using the trip meter to judge fuel level filling the tank at 250 miles. On the date of this incident, in the middle of heavy traffic, I ran out of fuel at approx. 200 miles. I managed to get off of the road without getting run over. I have called bmw north america and was told that the fuel sensor problem was not known about but that she would take my complaint. I have read many, many......many complaints from bmw owners about this problem. I was told by a dealer that bmw had extended the warranty to cover this problem for 12 years but bmw had not fixed the problem. They would just continue to replace the sensors until the 12 years passed. This is a serious problem evidently not taken seriously by bmw. In the latter part of 2010 they went back to a float style sensor but have made no attempt to fix the problem created by a possible material defect and/or poor design in their fuel level sensors installed in model years 2005 through middle of 2010.
Report receipt date: dec 12, 2013 the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 component(s): fuel system, gasoline my complaint : recall letter not received from bmw.
After filling my bmw motorcycle with gas I parked it to visit with some other riders. After a short time returned to my bike to find gas running onto the hot engine and pooling on the ground. Left the bike went home got a trailer and took it home. I drained the gas, took the cover off the gas tank and found the quick disconnect on the fuel line cracked allowing fuel to run down the tank and onto the engine.
While riding my bmw r1200rt today I started smelling gas. I returned home and put the motorcycle in the garage. It had a very strong gas smell coming from it. I removed the left upper fairing to inspect the fuel pump area. On top of the fuel pump raw gasoline was pooled and leaking down the side of the gas tank towards the left cylinder exhaust pipe near the cylinder head. Thank goodness enough gas had not leaked yet to run all the way down to the exhaust pipe! I turned the key on to energize the electric fuel pump and pressurize the fuel system to see where the gas was leaking from. It is leaking from the female plastic fuel fitting that is part of the plastic gas tank. There are multiple cracks radiating from this female fuel fitting and I can see gasoline dribbling out of at least one crack at a fast enough rate to puddle on top of the fuel pump. This is very dangerous and could easily cause a fire while I am riding down the road.
Plastic female fitting on top of fuel pump has several cracks which will eventually result in fuel leakage.
Fuel leak from threads on tank.
Questions about the 2005 BMW R1200 RT fuel system
Does the 2005 BMW R1200 RT have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 BMW R1200 RT, 69% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 BMW R1200 RT fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 42,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW R1200 RT fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 20V471000, 13V617000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW R1200 RT have the most fuel system problems?
The BMW R1200 RT model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (37 complaints), 2006 (30 complaints) and 2005 (22 complaints).
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