2010 BMW R1200 RT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 67%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 BMW R1200 RT, 67% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 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.
“This is the second time my motorcycle ran out of fuel even through the fuel gauge was reading 1/4 tank. It occurred at highway speeds. The engine just stops running without warning. This is the 4th time that my motorcycle fuel sensor has failed. We need Bmw to recall and install a float system similar to the new models. Bmw has been aware of this problem for years and refuses to take responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10483688, filed 2012-11, 37,520 miles“I have a 2010, r1200rt motorcycle that is spraying large amounts of atomized gas out from the top of the plastic fuel pump housing from a hairline crack near the high pressure outlet. The housing is a non wear part. In looking at the recalls I see that on december 12, 2013 there was a recall campaign (NHTSA # 13v617000) on fuel leaks for my motorcycle that describes my issue exactly. I requested that Bmw take action and fix the problem free of charge. They have refused. I believe that their scope analysis of the vins with this problem was too narrow. …”
NHTSA complaint #11360019, filed 2020-09, 65,600 miles“The fuel gauge misread the actual amount of fuel in my tank causing me to run out of gas at a dangerous intersection. I had to get off the motorcycle and push it across oncoming traffic (the only downhill option) to a safe place on the side of the road. I had to walk for 2 miles to purchase a gas can and fuel in order to restart and move the bike. This was the first time my gas gauge failed. The sensor for the gas gauge has now failed 3 times. The second time I was able to coast up a driveway hill into a safe church parking lot. This was so lucky as no shoulder was available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210483, filed 2019-05, 8,160 miles“I own a 2010 BMW R1200RT motorcycle. The motorcycle was subject to BMW’s fuel-pump recall, and the recall repair was performed in 2014. The motorcycle has now developed a crack in the fuel-pump flange at the base of the female quick-disconnect fuel fitting. The crack is allowing gasoline to leak under pressure. The motorcycle has the metal reinforcement ring associated with the previous recall repair. This failure is particularly concerning because the fuel-pump flange and quick-disconnect area were the subject of BMW’s previous safety recall involving cracking and fuel leakage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760800, filed 2026-08Related 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…
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 2010 BMW R1200 RT
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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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