2007 BMW R1200 RT: fuel pump failure

Filed Jun 12, 2021 · Fuel system · MI

A fuel leak around at the fuel pump flange. Leaking around the support ring installed by the previous remedy. I contacted a dealer several times, but they have been unable to remedy due to no parts since April 2021. I also contacted [email protected] and they said "at this time the remedy for the recall: 20V‑471 is available; however, the parts are on backorder for all models. We currently don't have an eta we can provide." BMW has failed to prepare sufficient replacement parts and they are unable to remedy for 20V‑471 in a timely manner.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · 27,456 miles · FL

The motorcycle started stalling after I would disengage the clutch to slow down or stop. It would not start back up unless I turned the throttle and held the RPM's above 1500. The bike would not idle unless I kept the throttle partially open. I brought the bike to the dealer and they re-flashed the computer and up-graded the software. That lasted 2 weeks and the stalling started back again. All re-calls for this bike were performed by bmw. No trouble codes were shown to exist on the bikes ecu when tested by the dealers scan equipment. I have since replaced: spark plugs, idle actuators (2), cam position sensor, fuel pump controller, fuel pump, and battery. The motorcycle has a little over 32,000 miles on it now. Some of the parts replaced did cure the stalling problem temporarily, but it always came back. I have since parked the motorcycle because the stalling scares me and my girlfriend when it unexpectedly happens in traffic. It is absolutely dangerous! I know from reading posts online from fellow bmw motorcycle owners that many others who own the r 1200rt made from 2005-2009 have this same stalling problem. As far as I know bmw has not re-called my year and model bike to force the dealers to fix this problem.

Filed Jan 2, 2014 · Fuel system · 11,500 miles · FL

I was riding my motorcycle on the interstate when I noticed the smell of gasoline. Upon arrival home I determined that pressurized fuel was leaking from the fuel pump outlet connection, specifically the threaded boss into which the quick disconnect fitting screws. When I turned on the ignition and energized the fuel pump, gasoline ran out of the connection and down onto the engine. A search of the internet revealed that this is a known problem with this fuel pump which is used on numerous models of bmw motorcycles. Further, a new replacement pump now has a metal reinforcement around the threaded boss, which indicates that bmw is aware of the original design flaw. Fuel leaking onto a running engine is clearly a fire hazard.

Filed Dec 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 63,000 miles · FL

After smelling gas after a short stop I discovered that the fuel pump discharge flange had 7 cracks where fuel was leaking and filling the cavity at the top end of the fuel pump. After conducting some research, I understand that this is a known defect and special after market clamps have been designed and sold to make the repair, avoiding a complete replacement of the fuel pump.

Filed Dec 14, 2013 · Fuel system · CA

Riding my 40 miles home, I kept smelling gasoline but it was congested so I dismissed it. Got home and drove into the garage and a big puddle of gasoline splashed onto the ground from under my left fender from my 2007 bmw rt1200. Upon examination, I discovered that the plastic top of the fuel pump had cracked in several places around where the quick disconnect fitting goes for the pressure line. Not only that but the fitting is also made of plastic and had also cracked in the thread area.

Filed Nov 30, 2013 · Fuel system · 29,100 miles · FL

The plastic connection for the fuel pump cracked and started to leak fuel. This is a fire hazard. I looked on line and see this is a problem on bmw motorcycle's. The fuel leaks onto the hot engine and could cause a fire while riding. This is a factory defect and all bmw motorcycle should be recalled before someone is injured.

Filed Aug 28, 2013 · Fuel system · 33,000 miles · TX

Fitting at top of fuel pump assembly was leaking (stream of gas) gas onto the gas tank and down onto the left cylinder. Upon starting the bike , in less than a minute there was a five feet puddle of gas on the ground. At rest the gas is pouring onto the left cylinder and I assume would be spraying on the driver and passenger at speed. After removing the panels to find the leak. There were several cracks on the female fitting side of the connector of the high pressure fuel line. Where the hose goes into the fuel pump assembly. Scary to think if this had happened on the road. The least problem would be being stranded. Worst case if gasoline was sprayed onto the driver and passenger and were to ignite.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Fuel system · 20,100 miles · IL

Riding to work I noticed the smell of gas - I parked the bike and noticed a steady of gasoline dripping out from under the left front fairing (plastic gas tank and fuel pump are behind the left fairing). I removed the various fairing parts and noticed pooling of gasoline in the reservoir on top of the fuel pump flange. I dried out the top of the flange and turned the key back on to engage the fuel pump and discovered several areas where the gasoline was spraying from the high pressure, 90 degree gas line below the base of the male connector and only on the shroud of the female connection - both the 90 degree male side and the connecting line were wholly intact and seated fully into the connection. I disconnected the line and removed the male connector and discovered multiple cracks around the surface of the female receptor that passed into the threaded area of the flange (which allowed gas to spray out when it was under pressure). The bike is back home and inoperable now - the bike as mentioned above, is a 2007 bmw r1200rt with just over 21,000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 21, 2013 · Fuel system · 7,500 miles · CA

Riding at about 50 MPH, my passenger asked to pull over, "we are leaking something". I pulled over and inspected the bike, we were leaking fuel from the fuel pump. Fuel was leaking down the faring & on to my left pant leg and boot. I immediately took the bike in to the bmw motorcycle shop for inspection & repair.

Filed Jun 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · FL

While I was backing my motorcycle into the garage I smelled a strong odor of gasoline. As I dismounted I noticed a liquid dripping on the ground next to the left exhaust pipe which turned out to be gasoline. I removed the body panels to investigate and found a puddle of fuel on top of the fuel pump assembly. Further investigation revealed fuel leaking from the boss that holds the female fuel line quick disconnect. I removed the female quick disconnect and reapplied fuel resistant sealant to it and let it sit overnight, thinking that was the problem. I reconnected the fuel line and pressurized the system. It still leaked only worse now. When I attempted to tighten the fitting a bit gas actually squirted out of the joint between the fitting and the boss. This caused me to investigate further and discover that the were 4 to 5 small cracks in the boss on the fuel pump assembly where the fuel pressure line female quick disconnect screws in. Being that the fuel pump assembly sits about the left exhaust pipe where it comes out of the cylinder head a gas leak from this area is a fire hazard. I shudder to think of what would have happened if one of those drops of gasoline had dripped on my exhaust pipe.

Filed Mar 20, 2013 · Fuel system · 15,000 miles · MI

Fuel pump assembly started leaking and fuel started running down the left side of the motorcycle. The pump assembly was leaking badly and the bike could not be operated. Ref:pe12-036.

Filed Jan 28, 2013 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · MI

During routine systems check, discovered that the top of the fuel pump housing (specifically the ridge at the base of fuel line disconnect) had developed numerous cracks and no longer appears safe, allowing fuel to leak.