2005 BMW R1200 RT fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 22 complaints for the 2005 BMW R1200 RT, 61% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 61% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
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 was a common issue. The current and failure mileages were 11,750.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 BMW r1200. When the contact attempted to start the cycle, it failed and fuel was leaking from the front. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the fuel pump apart and confirmed through the phone with the dealer that the coupling to the fuel pump of the flanged had fractured and needed to be replaced. The cycle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the cycle.