The OEM plastic 90° quick discount fitting on top of the fuel pump started spraying fuel. I started smelling fuel on the interstate highway 10 and by the time I could pull over safely off the interstate I was covered with fuel. The fuel was running down on the hot exhaust pipe’s on the front left side of the motorcycle and spraying all over my face and legs. I could have been set on fire and burnt to death because of where the fuel was spraying from. This also could have cost the lives of the people on the interstate had i burst into flames and lost control of the motorcycle. When I called the BMW dealership in Tucson AZ the service tech told me that they had a medal aftermarket 90° fitting that would fix my problem. I replaced the fitting and the fuel leak was fixed. This motorcycle fuel pump was replaced 07/01/2014 at mileage 12,482 because of a fuel leak recall. I’m filling this report because this fitting fail happened without warning 15,700 miles after the fuel flange recall. This must be a common problem for the service tech to know over the phone the fox and have a aftermarket medal part that fixed the fuel leak. The location of this potential leak makes it extremely dangerous hazard.
2009 BMW R1200 RT: fuel pump failure
6 of the 36 complaints about the 2009 BMW R1200 RT describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- recalls
- 2
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
Bmw have recall campaign no. 20v‑471: fuel pump. The dealer in my area (5th gear cycle 1200 w sw expy dr, broken arrow, ok 74012) is not able to schedule service before end of july. Bike currently is unusable as fuel drips over the exhaust.
2014 recall on the fuel pump flange was issued and it was completed at a bmw dealer in june of 2014. Now may 6, 2018 the fuel pump flange has failed spraying fuel over the engine. I contacted the bmw customer service department they informed me that due to the part being over 2 years old and they no longer responsable for the replacement of the part. This is the same issue for the 2014 recall and now it has happened again.
Re: VIN [xxx] dear bmw motorcycles of america I developed a serious and significant fuel leak today from the left side of my fairing/ tank of my r1200rt. The fuel only leaked when the key was on, or the engine was running, indicating the fuel was coming from the pressurized side of the fuel circuit, from likely the fuel pump flange. There is evidence in forums and the responses from owners to dealers that this fuel pump flange cracking is a common issue, and that there has been a recall issued (13v617000) for repair and replacement. I am the original owner of this bike and I never received a notice from bmw regarding this issue, and when I try to enter my VIN with the bmwusa.com site as well as with , I cannot make progress because I am told my VIN is invalid. This is not so, as I have had other warranty work notified and completed via this VIN. (repeated fuel strip sensor failure, and the rear wheel flange crack recall). Please contact me regarding this fuel leak recall issue and help arrange appropriate repairs and replacement. This is a failure of a part that is not normal wear and tear, and poses a significant safety risk for fire. Sincerely, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Abs servo failed. Complete loss of the anti-lock brake feature on motorcycle. I am reporting this because I feel this is an important safety feature failure that occurred with very few miles on the machine. I have already replaced the entire electric fuel pump (recalled) and rear wheel hub (recalled). I am afraid of the safety of this vehicle and doubt the advertised "reliability" touted by the manufacturer, bmw motrorad.
At the top of the fuel pump, where the fuel line quick disconnect is threaded into the housing, multiple cracks have developed in the fuel pump housing.
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
Questions about the 2009 BMW R1200 RT fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2009 BMW R1200 RT?
6 of 36 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW R1200 RT (17%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
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There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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