2009 BMW R 1200 R Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 100%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 BMW R 1200 R, 100% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel gauge displayed that I had 40 miles left and was on reserve and the low fuel light illuminated. Two miles later, on the way to stop for gas, the engine suddenly sputtered on a busy interstate and died. I had no power and managed to safely coast through traffic to a stop on the shoulder of the interstate. Fortunately I was able to slosh the tank back and forth and start the engine again and made it safely to a gas station 4 miles down the road where I filled up a bone dry tank still telling me I had 38 miles left on the tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499882, filed 2013-02, 15,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11267107, filed 2019-10, 35,000 miles“The fuel strip located inside the tank which sends an electronic signal to the dash gauge indicating the amount of fuel available until the low fuel warning light comes on malfunctions and eventually fails. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. …”
NHTSA complaint #11433912, filed 2021-09Related recalls
- 20V471000Aug 10, 2020BMW 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…Covers: BMW R 1200 R 2006–2011, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +13 more
- 13V617000Dec 12, 2013BMW 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…Covers: BMW R 1200 R 2007–2011, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245433Nov 13, 2023BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K…
- 10056106Jun 1, 2014Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential…
- 10150154Mar 1, 2013R1200R has no fuel level or engine temperature display despite having an on-board computer
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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