2012 BMW R1200 RT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,332miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 BMW R1200 RT, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,332 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“When accelerating from a stop the engine started running poorly, hardly any power. I moved over 3 lanes in heavy traffic to the right shoulder & turned the engine off. Had it towed to dealership where I was informed the plastic throttle body cams had broken. This bike has only 20,000 miles on it! It put me in extreme danger.”
NHTSA complaint #11362414, filed 2020-10, 20,000 miles“Fuel leak at the fuel pump quick disconnect. The disconnect is leaking as well as the fuel pump neck. It happens only when the ignition is turned on and the pump comes on, putting pressure to the fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #11171018, filed 2019-01, 8,664 miles“The contact owns a 2012 BMW R-1200 RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11425713, filed 2021-07Related recalls
- 21V060000Feb 8, 2021BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R…Covers: BMW R1200 RT 2011–2014, K 1600 GTL 2011–2014, K1300 S 2011–2014 +7 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…
- 10049439Oct 12, 2012Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. Lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and…
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 2012 BMW R1200 RT
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW R1200 RT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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