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2005 BMW R 1200 RT fuel system problems

The 2005 BMW R 1200 RT has 22 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 61% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

22

Fuel System complaints

61%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

R 1200 RT fuel system complaints by model year37 complaints2005: 22 complaints2006: 31 complaints2007: 37 complaints2008: 18 complaints2009: 20 complaints2010: 5 complaints2011: 16 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 4 complaints2014: 2 complaints
R 1200 RT fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

20V471000Fuel SystemAugust 10, 2020 · 16,926 units

Defect

BMW 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 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

13V617000Fuel SystemDecember 12, 2013 · 50,184 units

Defect

BMW 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 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

What owners report

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW R1200 RT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS. HE NOTICED GASOLINE DRIPPING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND HIS PANTS. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL CHECK VALVE COVER HIMSELF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL VALVE COVER FAILING DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE PLASTIC…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 26, 2008

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT fuel system — 61% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2005 BMW R 1200 RT fuel system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the fuel system: 13V617000, 20V471000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.