The fuel pump flange on this 2008 bmw k1200gt is leaking onto the engine below. This is a known problem with this model as seen in this link: https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/bmw-fuel-flange-leak-recall-2020/ and also at the link below which shows the federal safety agency's letter about this problem on my motorcycle gas is leaking out from the same fuel pump flange and leaking down onto the engine.. This is a fire hazard as noted in the federal safety agency's report. I have included a youtube video link below that shows how and where the gas is leaking out from my gas tank. This occurs if the bike is stationary or in motion. See below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwusmvrbn8m I am asking that my bmw motorcycle be included in this recall as it has the same problem as the other 2008 k1200gt bikes that were covered. I am not sure why my bike would not also be in that recall.
2008 BMW K1200 GT fuel system problems
11 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 22,400. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 22,400
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
BMW K1200 GT fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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 support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V471000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Recall number 13V617000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel Leak - Motorycle
ODI began investigating this issue after owners of model year (MY) 2004-2011 R-series BMW motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on November 16, 2012, BMW had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, BMW re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13V‑617) of the subject motorcycles.In conducting recall 13V‑617, BMW voluntarily expanded the scope of affected vehicles from ODI'soriginal scope, MY2005-2008 R-series motorcycles, to include the primary and auxiliary fuel pumps on all MY 2005-2011 R-series, MY 2005-2011 K12&13 models, MY 2010-2011 RR models, and the MY 2012 K1600 motorcycles.The total number of motorcycles subject to this recalled is 50,184.The 55 reports cited in this investigation can be viewed at: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following complaint identification numbers:10485789,10449393,10521322,10475150,10435325,10493015,10471642, 10448216,10488899,10356156,10433733,10442023,10492342,10435968, 10492961,10504324,10485882,10433013,10453738,10474390,10417320, 10485276,10444876,10508150,10485807,10492118,10491835,10425962, 10430734,10488652,10485274,10493320,10522421,10399423,10443840, 10448325,10490417,10485452,10433589,10467136,10420291,10503806, 10532145,10523763,10523626,10425514,10354202,10437222,10444742, 10454834,10532172,10487624,10435984,10452476, 10485337
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What 2008 BMW K1200 GT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel level sensor failure. Ran out of fuel while driving at highway speeds on interstate 90 westbound near mitchell, sd. Fuel gauge showed 1/8 tank of fuel. No warning issued by motorcycle to rider. Bike just suddenly slowed in traffic. This is 3rd time for this failure.
Fuel level sensor failure. Ran out of fuel while driving at highway speeds on interstate 90 eastbound in ny milepost 460.5. Fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank of fuel. No warning issued by motorcycle to rider. Bike just suddenly slowed in traffic. This is 4th time for this failure (had it repaired by bmw on aug 5, 2015)
7/19/11 single vehicle accident, 5-10 MPH, when gas cap came open and fuel dumped all over victim and motorcycle. Rider 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 40% of his body, ultimately resulted in amputation of both legs. Previous to the accident, driver took the motorcycle to dealership multiple times to report gas cap would come open while driving bike down the road. Dealership never fixed gas cap.
While riding on twisty road, motorcycle lost power, causing bike to fall into sharp turn, nearly resulting in potentially dangerous situation. This incident was due to lack of fuel resulting from faulty fuel gauge. The fuel gauge was working fine prior to incident so no history of malfunctioning fuel system. There is a known problem with these fuel sensors, see service bulletin no.: sib-16-02-09.
Cracks developed in the plastic fuel pump assembly on my motorcycle. I started smelling raw fuel in my garage. I pulled the panel and then the tank seeking the source of the fuel smell and found raw fuel was spraying in a mist through cracks that formed in the base of the fuel pump assembly. Specifically, the cracks formed where the female side of the quick disconnect screws into the pump assembly. A fine fuel mist is present when the key is turned on and the fuel lines are pressurized. In my view, this is a dangerous condition, given that the assembly sits directly over the hot engine.
The bike as developed a low speed low RPM hesitation and stalling, it is a real danger when it suddenly clears and the bike will accelerate hard, making rear wheel traction a concern. The bike runs well and higher RPM and speeds with good ,normal fuel consumption around 40 mpg, in town low speed stumbling mpg is from a low of 27 to 32 mpg. The local dealer has the bike for the 4th week and seem to think all is well, " they all seem to do it ". Was one statement made on the phone. I feel they are waiting for the warranty to expire and suddenly have a fix.
6/21/2008 upon start up, idle jumps to 2000-3000rpm before returning to normal idle of 1000rpm. Dealer; re-adjust idle actuator. Engine idle actuator not adjusting idle properly but still in spec. (malfunctioning but still in spec. How do you figure??) 7/26/08 idle is erratic at start-up. (revs to 2000+ RPM then back down to 1000). Same complaint as last service. (even more erratic at high altitudes). Dealer; idle valve plunger sticking in the air box, r&r intake muffler/air intake box. 10/11/08 idle actuator or idle valve plunger erratic again and affecting idle and low-end throttle response. Dealer; no faults found 11/8/08 rode into a small town (elevation 7000ft) somewhere in the range of 1500-2000 RPM and noticed a lack of throttle response. The throttle suddenly drops a few hundred RPM, stumbles, spits and sputters to the point it died in the middle of the street. Other times it has accelerated back up to 2000+ RPM on it's own instead of dieing. 11/22/08 picked up the bike from the dealer again and still have the same throttle issue. Dealer; I was told this is a minor issue and bmw doesn't have a fix.
In early sept my 2008 bmw k1200gt began to experience a high idle. It would stay at 1800 to 2000 RPM's when the throttle was released. In turns or heavy traffic this can create a hazard. The bike had approx. 10,160 miles at the time. I notified the dealer who promptly replaced the airbox, idle control valve and reset the software for the bike. The seemed to run fine for approx. 300 miles. The high idle returned only now it would surge to about 3,000 RPM's when stopped or slowing and then eventually drop to normal idle. Again this created a safety hazard at times. The bike is currently in the shop awaiting repairs. This is being reported to create a record of a possible safety issue with this vehicle. There are a number of k1200gt's with this problem.
At aprox. 600 miles after taking delivery of this new vehicle there occurred to be a problem with the idle. Example: when letting off the accelerator vehicle will not slow down. This can be a problem when approaching a curve, intersection, or any instance that requires a slowdown or stop. Vehicle returned to dealer for repair and some parts were replaced, specifically the airbox. Vehicle ran fine for approx. 600 miles when problem returned. Sometimes the idle will drop off to zero and the engine dies, stops, etc. Engine will restart after cooldown but runs rough. It is my understanding, after talking to other owners and dealers, that this is a known problem with this particular model. I have also learned that the manufacturer ( bmw ) is on its third redesign of the above mentioned airbox. As with any motor vehicle, when you let off the gas you expect the vehicle to slow down and when this does not occur ( slow down ) it is cause for concern and therefore unsafe ! ! ! Today while cautiously driving vehicle to dealer for further diagnosis of this problem another safety related dilemma occurred, see odi number 10245019. Vehicle is now totally out of service. This vehicle is totally unsafe ! ! ! ! !
Questions about the 2008 BMW K1200 GT fuel system
Does the 2008 BMW K1200 GT have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 BMW K1200 GT, 32% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 BMW K1200 GT fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 22,400 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW K1200 GT fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 20V471000, 13V617000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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