2007 BMW R1200 RT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 71%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,115miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 BMW R1200 RT, 71% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,115 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.
“Yet another fuel level sensor strip [fuel gauge] failure. This is number 6. Now no longer covered and cost $350 to replace at the dealer - 250 miles from my home. I think this is a safety issue because here in the western us where it's possible to travel over 100 miles without seeing another smiling face, running out of fuel is a serious threat to your safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10535046, filed 2013-08, 92,841 miles“As I was doing routine maintenance, I noticed several small cracks on the flange where the quick disconnect exits the tank. I used a ring clamp to close the cracks. I believe this to be potentially very dangerous, since leaking gasoline could easily run down the outside of the tank and end up on hot engine/exhaust parts, causing a fire...”
NHTSA complaint #10485351, filed 2012-11, 29,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10557201, filed 2013-12, 63,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10536503, filed 2013-08, 7,500 miles“Riding down hwy 87a in az,,felt my left leg getting wet and smelled fuel,,pulled over on the side of the road and noticed fuel dripping on the ground,,trailered bike to my home,,remove the body panels and found the top fitting of the fuel pump cracked and spraying fuel,,,,I think im dam luck it did not ignite on the hot exhaust ,,,”
NHTSA complaint #10433589, filed 2011-10, 46,354 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 2007 BMW R1200 RT
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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