The contact owns a 2007 BMW F 800 S. The contact stated that while inspecting the motorcycle in the driveway, the contact became aware that fuel was leaking from the fuel pump. The motorcycle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000.
2007 BMW F800 S: fuel pump failure
6 of the 11 complaints about the 2007 BMW F800 S describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 55%
- typical mileage
- 14,230
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
What owners say
Fuel leaking from around fuel pump assembly resulted in electronic fuel pump module being soaked in fuel which caused catastrophic failure of the fuel pump assy and potential fire hazard. This appears to be similar to a recall affecting 2005 - 2012 bmw bikes. The federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000.
Fuel leaking from around fuel pump assembly. This appears to be similar to a recall affecting 2005 - 2012 bmw bikes. The federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000.
On march 11, 2017 my motorcycle stalled while I was riding in traffic and never wanted to start again. I pulled over and had to get the bike towed on a truck back home. It became apparent that the electronic fuel control unit had malfunctioned due to the pooling of fuel around it. The fuel pump flange developed some cracks and thus allowed the fuel to leak thru. Cracks can be seen in the attached photos 1, 2, 3, and 4. The leaking fuel pooled on top of the fuel pump flange and eroded the epoxy or plastic filling inside the electronic fuel pump control unit thus caused the unit to fail. The failing electronic unit can cause a spark and start a fire right at the fuel tank which is right below the seat where the rider is sitting. This is an immediate fire hazard. Many bmw motorcycles around the same year was recalled for exactly the same problem (the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000). This recall should be extended to bmw f 800 s models as well. The flange and the fuel pump is manufactured by an italian company called bitron (http://www.bitron.net/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=tag&tag=pump&itemid=142). Bmw does not sell the flange itself but the whole fuel pump assembly for $414.77 which is a costly repair with the labor and tax. Another problem occurred soon after the fuel pump was removed from fuel tank. The beige colored plastic that is covering the fuel pump developed cracks just as it was sitting on the shelf. This cane be seen in attached photo 5.
After refueling to a full tank, fuel visible at top of filler neck, the motorcycle was driven home 1 mile and parked in garage. Went to start the bike the next day and the bike would not start. There was a very strong fuel odor in the garage. I took the seat off and inspected the fuel vent hoses and charcoal canister. There was a visible puddle of fuel on top of the fuel pump, covering all the electrical connections, and on the floor. This is an obvious fire risk so I took it to the dealer. They replaced the fuel pump electronics due to fuel filling the fuel tank pump electronics compartment. I made sure not to fill/overfill the tank with fuel and the bike operated normally for a few months. Then the same scenario occurred on or about 01 jan 2014. This time the dealer found the real problem, the fuel pump flange was cracked and leaking. This seems to be the same problem affecting many other bmw motorcycles that have a recall in place -the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000. I am requesting the scope of the recall be expanded to include 2007 bmw f800s motorcycles also.
Bmw motorcycle: engine stalling, dying, at idle or during slow gear change, downshift, after engine is fully warmed up, ongoing problem even after dealer tried to fix. Several similar reports on bmw riders forum. Causes unsafe operation if stalling on turn, or at intersection. Have been able to avoid crash and get off highway so far. Continues to stall intermittently. No apparent rhyme or reason, but always after bike has been running for several minutes, fully warmed up. Will always re-start but will die again of not held above idle. Very tricky after stop at intersection or on a turn. Dealer has tried replacing breather hoses and updating programming. Did not replace fuel pump, which some people on web have recommended. Problem has persisted, happens every time motorcycle is operated 20+ minutes.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling 1,980 my 2007-2008 f800 s and f800 st motorcycles. Due to the routing of the fuel tank breather hose, pressure equalization inside the fuel tank is possible only to a limited extent. Consequently, at high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank can deform. If this happened at the point where the fuel tank is shaped to provide clearance for the rear wheel, then, in combination with a large payload, the bottom of the tank could rub against the rear wheel.
- Risk
- If this occurred, it is possible that a leak could develop in the tank. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reroute the fuel tank breather hose. The recall began during august 2008. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑331‑1117.
Recall number 08V241000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 BMW F800 S fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2007 BMW F800 S?
6 of 11 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW F800 S (55%) mention fuel pump failure.
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