2009 BMW R1200 RT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 56%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 BMW R1200 RT, 56% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11092504, filed 2018-05, 37,000 miles“After entering the interstate fuel began spewing from the upper left fairing area. I pulled off and shut it down. I couldn't tell where it originated from. It didn't appear any longer so I decided to return home, about 2 miles. Upon entering the interstate again fuel spewed out with such force it covered my entire left side and leg. I pulled off asap. A motorist saw me and stopped to help. He was afraid of a fire, as I was, and pulled out an extinguisher. Fuel was everywhere. He helped me tow it home.”
NHTSA complaint #11172736, filed 2019-01, 2 miles“The vehicle has 52500 miles. After fueling the motorcycle I attempted to reset the trip odometer in the normal way by turning the throttle to maximum while holding the bc button on the dashboard. Bike was on, engine not running. The plastic pulleys on both throttle bodies snapped suddenly, leaving the throttle body set to full throttle. I verified this by starting the bike. If this pulley failure had happened while in motion it could have resulted in an accident. The throttle body pulleys are not replaceable nor are the throttle bodies serviceable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11023849, filed 2017-09, 52,500 miles“When shifting into second gear, the engine speed dropped to idle and I lost all power and the ability to control engine speed. I coasted to the shoulder and had to call for a tow as the bike would only idle. Upon further inspection after I got the bike home, I discovered that the plastic pulleys on the throttle bodies had sheared off. This requires replacement of the throttle bodies. I was shocked to find out the pulleys are plastic. Previous models were metal and most cars/bikes use metal, which would be more resistant to failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671553, filed 2015-01, 29,843 miles“After starting the motorcyle and allowing for a brief period of warming up, I headed to the gas station to fuel up in preparation for a long ride the next day. As a force of habit I checked my range and odometer readings and found the range was noticeably lower than it should be displaying for the miles used on the tank. As I rode the couple of miles to the gas station the range continued to drop precipitously, 5-20 miles at a time every few seconds until it reached zero and displayed --- for a range to empty after riding just over one mile. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538096, filed 2013-08, 4,500 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 2009 BMW R1200 RT
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology