2011 BMW R1200 RT: fuel leak

Filed Aug 20, 2025 · Fuel system · CA

This vehicle was subject to a recall under bulletin 16 0114. The issue was a fuel pump which cracked at flanges which leaked fuel onto the hot engine, which could cause safety issues with fire. My vehicle listed above, had the fuel pump replaced with 12,505 miles on it under the recall. The replacement fuel pump, which is apparently no better than the original that was replaced under recall, cracked again leaking fuel onto the hot motorcycle engine. This happened with 20,300 miles on the vehicle, which is less than 8000 miles later. BMW is refusing to replace under the recall or a warranty the fuel pump which means I am stuck with the bill. I believe that BMW should be replacing a defective part with a new design and better part not an old design faulty part. I would encourage you to issue another recall on the vehicles in question under bulletin 160114 in the interest of motorist safety.

Filed Sep 7, 2022 · Fuel system · AZ

Development of a major fuel leak after starting motorcycle, leak is coming from the high pressure fitting on the fuel pump. Very dangerous as the fuel is dripping on the hot exhaust and pooling on top of the fuel pump. Risk of fire and possibility of fuel getting on pant leg and burning riders leg. I talked to a couple dealers in the Phoenix area and it’s more common than not.

Filed Aug 10, 2021 · Fuel system · 17,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2011 BMW R 1200 RT Motorcycle. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from motorcycle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20V471000 (Fuel System. Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Fuel system · 37,500 miles · IL

Spontaneous development of a copious fuel leak after starting bike, subsequently found to be originating from fuel pump around high pressure fitting. Very dangerous scenario, as fuel drips close to hot engine. I asked around and apparently is not an uncommon issue. Hard to believe there has not been a recall on this.

Filed Jun 12, 2020 · Fuel system · 43,957 miles · GA

Fuel pump leaks at high pressure fuel line. This fuel leaks over exhaust pipe and is a potential fire hazard.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Fuel system · CA

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. Attached picture. Top shows before ignition is switched on. Bottom is after ignition is on.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Fuel system · 29,750 miles · AL

My 2011 bmw r1200rt had a recall repair performed in 2015 to address a fuel leak issue at the fuel pump flange. The dealer did not replace the fuel pump assembly but did a repair which involved installation of a reinforcement ring on the fuel pump flange which was cracking and leaking fuel under pressure. In march of 2019 the area that was repaired on the fuel pump developed a fuel leak causing gasoline to leak under pressure and leak down onto the engine which could have caught fire. My left boot and left lower pant leg got wet with gasoline. Bmw should have fixed this problem properly with a new fuel pump instead of trying to rig it up in 2015. They held off for years even issuing the recall until forced by government to do it. They show a blatant disregard for their customer's safety by not fully repairing the vehicle after the recall was issued. Now bmw customer relations says the recall repair is out of warranty. This caused me to have to replace the faulty part at a cost of over 500 dollars. This improved part should have been installed during the recall repair instead of trying to band-aid the problem. We are talking about high pressure fuel. This is a major safety concern and the government should sanction bmw for not performing the recall properly. Customers that had to go back later and repair their motorcycles for this fuel leak issue should be reimbursed.

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · 44,600 miles · AR

I bought the bike new. A recall for the fuel pump was complied with. Two years later the fuel pump started squirting fuel from the inner radius area of the metal crimp ring (which is the recall fix)started leaking fuel was flowing down the left side of the bike to the bottom of the left cylinder base. Only leaked with the engine running

Filed Jul 20, 2017 · Fuel system · 18,818 miles · CA

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.