2008 BMW R1200 RT fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 18 complaints for the 2008 BMW R1200 RT, 56% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 56% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 12,000 miles 15 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 | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 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 15 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 12,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2008 BMW r1200rt at highway speed, the motorcycle engine stopped with no warning. The cause was found to be the fuel pump driver. It appears that this is a very common problem with the r1200rt.
Fuel gauge failed, warning light constantly on. Bike could run out of fuel in traffic with no warning causing dangerous situation.