Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw r1200 rt. While driving 55 MPH, the contact smelled fuel coming from the fuel pump. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking over the engine. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called bmw motorcycles mcdonough (located at 755 industrial blvd, mcdonough, ga 30253, (770) 957-7404) and informed them of the failure. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,109. *ln consumer stated this issue was addressed once in recall 13v617 in 2014. Repair history indicates my bike was checked for this issue but there is no information on whether repairs were performed. Given the information in the technical document, either the pump was replaced entirely or there was nothing done. No metal reinforcing ring was placed on the fuel pump, so either the pump was replaced with another faulty pump or no repairs were made. This recall was not addressed on my bike even though the bike was checked. I am having the exact issue mentioned for siemens fuel pumps in bmw motorcycles under the recall. Photos, fuel leak the federal safety agency investigation, and 2006 bmw repair history attached.
2006 BMW R1200 RT fuel system problems
30 complaints (56% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 29,796.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 56%
- typical mileage
- 29,796
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Delivery: fuel pump1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
BMW R1200 RT fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 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 2006 BMW R1200 RT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel leak: the plastic around the fuel pump output fitting is cracked and leaking. My left leg was covered in gasoline as well as my left fairing.
In-tank fuel pump leaks fuel at threaded connection to outlet quick-release fitting. I purchased and installed a reinforcement clamp made by a third-party supplier and reinstalled the quick-release fitting with a fuel-resistant thread sealant, but the fitting still leaks. I'll try adhesive instead, on the advice of others with the same problem. Fuel leaks are not acceptable on any vehicle, particularly not on a supposedly high-quality motorcycle.
I smelled fuel (on and off) on the highway on the way to work. When I came to my parking space, then I really smelled it. When I leaned the bike to put is on the side stand some fuel dripped out from under the cowling, right by the exhaust pipe. After work, in the parking lot, I disassembled the cowling and found that the base of the fuel pump assembly package where the fuel line connector fitting goes into, was cracked, (not enough plastic around the fitting). I called the dealer and he knew exactly what I was referring to, and was told the part was $550 because it included the fuel pump (which I don't need). I decided that I would not buy another defectively designed piece, so I got a clamp and put it over the cracked part, and epoxied it. Making it a better design. The next day, I also was told that the new piece from bmw has the same solution to the problem, a steel band. I don't know if theirs is stainless steel like mine. At first, I would have settled for just the part I needed, but to be sold the same crap plus a part I didn't need, I wasn't going to do it. At the urging of another dealer I called bmw customer service and they said they didn't care about my problem, in a professional way of coarse. I try not to panic about safety issues (I am an inspector of equipment in another line of work). However, their lack of corrective backing of a badly designed part caused me to file this complaint. It is at it's core a safety issue.
While riding motorcycle noted fuel smell and discovered leaking fuel from cracks in the fuel pump assembly top plate where the plastic high pressure line quick disconnect fitting screws in to the tapered pipe threads of the plastic plate. Noted evidence of fuel leakage pooling with potential of dripping onto hot exhaust components. If fuel were to be ignited there would likely be a catastrophic fire and potential crash. There is also the possibility of loss of traction for the rear tire due to leakage on the ground, also potentially leading to a crash. I believe this is a serious design specification flaw that may occur on all the motorcycles similarly equipped. I also believe this warrants immediate action by bmw, both for motorcycles that have yet to fail, and for those that have failed and have been repaired by the owners.
Cracked fuel pump flange,leaking gas and spraying on rider. This is the fourth bmw bike I have owned and have had no previous problems.
Gas leaking from left side fairing after riding with small spill of gas on garage floor. Taken to mortons bmw dealer today where defective o-ring and cracks in fuel pump flange were noted. Prior # jbn1-18051.
Fuel smell on clothing and leaking fuel found dripping on hot exhaust during stop at gas station to refuel. Immediately push motorcycle to safe area away from gas station to assess cause of leak. Found multiple cracks in plastic fuel pump housing flange that which the high pressure fuel line quick disconnect threads into. Fuel was pooling approximately one inch deep on top of the fuel pump housing and next to fuel pump electrical control relay and wiring. Motorcycle had to be towed 75 miles to nearest bmw motorcycle dealer for fuel pump and housing replacement.
Fuel gauge showed 1/3 of tank of fuel remaining and 110 miles left before running out of gas. Bike ran out of gas while riding down highway as tank was empty. Was able to pull over to side of road safely and call for assistance. Fuel gauge has not read accurately since.
Plastic fuel connector broke while riding on expressway - fuel spewed while riding at 55 MPH all over rider's leg - soaked pants leg and boot. Able to make it safely to my home without running out of fuel or catching fire.
Questions about the 2006 BMW R1200 RT fuel system
Does the 2006 BMW R1200 RT have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 BMW R1200 RT, 56% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 BMW R1200 RT fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 29,796 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 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).
Other 2006 BMW R1200 RT problems
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