The 2011 BMW R1200 Rt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,926 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Fuel pump output flange cracked, resulting in fuel leaking down the side of the bike and onto hot components while riding. This issue has already been the subject of a bmw recall - but apparently the "inspect and reinforce" solution isn't really adequate long-term. This pump had been inspected and…”
“Gasoline leak from fuel pump flange. Noticed a puddle of gasoline after a ride last week. During the ride , there was a strong smell of gasoline. This is a very dangerous situation. Bmw are you listening ? The puddle was on the left side of the bike when riding ( right side if you are facing the…”
“My 2011 bmw r1200rt had a recall repair performed in 2015 to address a fuel leak issue at the fuel pump flange. The dealer did not replace the fuel pump assembly but did a repair which involved installation of a reinforcement ring on the fuel pump flange which was cracking and leaking fuel under…”
“When starting the vehicle gas begins to leak out of tank on left side of vehicle. Leak will continue until vehicle is shut off”
“On august 23, 2017, I started my motorcycle and left my home for a ride. A short time into the ride I noticed the smell of gasoline. I found a place to pull over to check out the issue. When I stopped I saw gasoline flowing down on the left side of the motorcycle onto the ground, just past the…”
“Fuel pump output flange cracked, resulting in fuel leaking down the side of the bike and onto hot components while riding. This issue has already been the subject of a bmw recall - but apparently the "inspect and reinforce" solution isn't really adequate long-term. This pump had been inspected and…”
“I bought the bike new. A recall for the fuel pump was complied with. Two years later the fuel pump started squirting fuel from the inner radius area of the metal crimp ring (which is the recall fix)started leaking fuel was flowing down the left side of the bike to the bottom of the left cylinder…”
“The combination engine run / start switch does no engage in the run position during hot days, thus not allowing the engine to start. After cooling the switch down with an instant cooling compound (in this case superfreeze 2000 from leonard industrial supply) the switch would engage, but then…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 BMW R1200 Rt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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