2006 BMW R1200 RT fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 31 complaints for the 2006 BMW R1200 RT, 51% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 51% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 29,000 miles 28 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 | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 29,000 miles, and 89% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While riding sudden unexpected engine shut down has happened once, 10/31/2009 engine does not run, quit while riding in traffic on highway. Was able to coast off road without accident replaced fuel pump controller, found failed controller had been contaminated with water that collects in fuel pump access plate. Old part is available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW r1200 rt. While driving 55 MPH, the contact smelled fuel coming from the fuel pump. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking over the engine. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,109.
Other problems reported for the 2006 BMW R1200 RT
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints