NOTICED FUEL RESIDUAL ON LEFT SIDE FAIRING OF MOTORCYCLE. REMOVED FAIRING TO FIND SOURCE OF FUEL LEAK. FOUND THE OUTLET FLANGE ON THE FUEL PUMP HIGH PRESSURE OUTLET LEAKING FUEL, & CRACKED IN FOUR DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. I'M NOT SURE WHEN THESE CRACKS OCCURRED AND FUEL STARTED LEAKING. I DISCOVERED THE LEAK ONLY WHEN IT GOT BAD ENOUGH TO BLOW BACK ON THE MOTORCYCLE FAIRING. I WAS AT HOME WHEN I DISC…
2007 BMW R 1200 RT fuel system problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
RIDING DOWN HWY 87A IN AZ,,FELT MY LEFT LEG GETTING WET AND SMELLED FUEL,,PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING ON THE GROUND,,TRAILERED BIKE TO MY HOME,,REMOVE THE BODY PANELS AND FOUND THE TOP FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP CRACKED AND SPRAYING FUEL,,,,I THINK IM DAM LUCK IT DID NOT IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST ,,, *TR
THE FUEL SENSOR ON MY 2007 BMW R 1200 RT FAILED WHILE I WAS RIDING IT CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ EMPTY. THIS COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO RUN OUT OF GAS AT ANYTIME. THIS HAS OCCURRED TO NUMEROUS OTHER BMW R BIKES AND IS A PROBLEM BMW IS WELL AWARE OF. *TR
WHEN I PARKED AFTER A RIDE I SMELLED FUEL AND HAD SOME DRIPPING ON THE FLOOR FROM THE LH FAIRING. PULLED THE COWLING AND FOUND THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING FULL OF FUEL. CLEANED IT UP AND PUT POWER TO IT AND FOUND THE FLANGE, BELOW THE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING, CRACKED IN 3 PLACES. THIS AREA HAS NEVER BEEN TOUCHED SINCE BUILT. MY SHOP AND FORUM SEARCHES INDICATE THIS IS A RELATIVELY COMMON PRO…
FUEL GAUGE READ 3/4 TANK OF GAS AND VEHICLE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY - HAD TO WALK HOME. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2007 BMW R 1200 RT?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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