Fuel was leaking excessively at the end of 2.5 hr ride. Repair was completed by bmw dealer 3 days later. They replaced the plastic piece that threads into bottom of fuel tank because it was cracked. I was charged for this repair because it wasn't under the other fuel system recall. To have a plastic piece that is prone to breakage above such a powerful engine is not safe.
The worst 2007 BMW K1200 S problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 7
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
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
- Risk
- If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 15V141000 · 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
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP Limited Edition) motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.
- Risk
- Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Recall number 12V487000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.
- Risk
- This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 10V488000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling 428 my 2007 f800 s, f800 st, r1200 r, k1200 s, k1200 r, k1200 r sport, and k1200 gt motorcycles. It is possible for the coating to separate from the inside face of the steering damper housing. If this happened, the coating could partially clog the oil bores within the damper.
- Risk
- If this occurred, the steering damper could become stiff increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. The recall began during september 2008. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 08V342000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine is running, escaping water vapor can condense on the oil tank air bleed valve. In freezing temperatures, this water could freeze and block the air bleed valve.
- Risk
- It is possible that a pressure build up in the oil tank could cause it to rupture, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire. An oil leak could cause a fire. Oil on the rear tire could cause loss of control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new oil tank cap containing a valve to prevent overpressure in the tank free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 07V066000 · Recall details
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Defect 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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Technical service bulletins for the 2007 BMW K1200 S 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender...
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control...
- IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card
- Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
- Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults...
- Bmw mc: information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years...
- Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles
What 2007 BMW K1200 S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I could smell a very slight hint of raw fuel, first thought it was a fouled spark plug, so I decided to limit use of the bike until I could get the plugs replaced. I was riding the bike to my local storage, less than 3 miles when I stopped at the gate to enter the code I noticed that the smell had become very strong, I pulled up to my unit and notice a large quantity of fluid running out from inside the bike, at first I thought it was coolant then I realized it was fuel and shut the bike down. I called the bmw service center and they were aware of at least two other bikes with a fuel leak issue, I started to research the issue, I found that a female quick disconnect fitting once installed starts to crack the fuel pump flange. I have removed the tank and found severe cracking around the quick disconnect, as it turns out this is a well documented defect by other bmw k1200 s&r bike owners also it seems that bmw is possibly aware of this and have yet to do a recall or service bulletin that I know of, my reasoning for this is that they (bmw) apparently have started to reinforce the opening for that fitting with a metal gusset to prevent the cracking and from what I have read that's how the replacement part comes. I feel pretty lucky that the unit did not catch fire. I have ordered new parts, to the tune of $800.00 that includes a new heat shield because the one on the bike is saturated with fuel. The tank sits directly above the generator, this leak is not static it happens when the unit is under power.
I was preparing to replace a defective airbox, a problem that bmw still refuses to issue a recall for even though bmw has updated the part in later model years, that was causing erratic and unpredictable throttle control which made the bike unsafe to ride when I noticed cracks in the fuel tank. These cracks are leaking fuel onto the motor and alternator creating a fire hazard! I have no doubt that this would of eventually lead to a fire that most likely would of lead to severe bodily harm or death! It appears bmw is aware of this problem also as they have updated this part as well but haven't issued a recall. All evidence shows that bmw is aware of these inherent design flaws in this model motorcycle but refuses to issue a recall putting the public as risk! I believe the federal safety agency needs to take action forcing bmw to properly address these known issues.
This motorcycle has a stalling issue that occurs intermittently. I consider it very dangerous as the vehicle is very difficult to start after stalling and leaves the operator vulnerable to be run down from behind. It usually occurs as you pull in the clutch when approaching an intersection to stop for a traffic light or stop sign.
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Is the 2007 BMW K1200 S reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2007 BMW K1200 S, close to a typical K1200 S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW K1200 S?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 4 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 BMW K1200 S have?
7 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, wheels and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW K1200 S fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 20V471000, 13V617000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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