2006 BMW R1200 RT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 56%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,727miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 BMW R1200 RT, 56% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,727 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I started the motorcycle engine. A few seconds after it started, gasoline started to gush from the front of the bike onto the engine. Before I knew it, I was in a puddle of gasoline. I shut it off as soon as I realized what was happening. I mopped up the gasoline off of the floor to eliminate the fire danger. I locked the steering and put the key away after that.”
NHTSA complaint #10487624, filed 2012-12, 27,658 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10550550, filed 2013-11, 9,678 miles“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). …”
NHTSA complaint #10550138, filed 2013-10, 17,125 miles“Fuel pump at fuel line connectors developed cracks, fuel leaking all over exhaust pipes, engine and rider. Extreme fire danger to rider and passenger. Presently vehicle is at Bmw dealership for replacement of complete fuel pump unit at owners expense. Should be recalled by Bmw and faulty cracked fuel pumps replaced by Bmw of north america.”
NHTSA complaint #10430734, filed 2011-10, 4,150 miles“The high pressure outlet port on the fuel pump assembly developed cracks that extended from the outside of the female portion of the outlet into the threads. This allowed gasoline to spray onto the inner portion of the body molding and ran down onto the engine and the riders leg on the left side.”
NHTSA complaint #10471642, filed 2012-08, 20,120 milesRelated 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 R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011, R1200 GS Adventure 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 R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011, R1200 GS Adventure 2006–2011 +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…
- 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…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 33% |
| 2013 | 3 | 50% |
| 2012 | 4 | 36% |
| 2011 | 16 | 80% |
| 2010 | 6 | 67% |
| 2009 | 20 | 56% |
| 2008 | 18 | 56% |
| 2007 | 37 | 71% |
| 2006 | 30 | 56% |
| 2005 | 22 | 69% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW R1200 RT
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW R1200 RT
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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