Leaking fuel flanged, the material is made of plastic and prone to breaking that can cause fuel to leak to the engine then igniting the fuel that will start engine fire.
2005 BMW R1200 GS fuel system problems
20 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 35,000.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- typical mileage
- 35,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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BMW R1200 GS fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 BMW R1200 GS fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the defect involves a water leak around the fuel pump that is integrated within the fuel tank. An o-ring seal attached to the pump's electronic housing does not meet specifications and water can bypass this seal and contact the pump electronics.
- Risk
- Engine stalling, or a failure to start, could occur without prior warning. If stalling were to occur while the motorcycle was being driven, the rider would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace a sealing ring. If the fuel pump electronic unit is corroded, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2005. Additional my 2005 r1200 gs motorcycles were added to this recall in december 2005. Owners of my 2005 motorcycles will receive a notification during february 2006 through august 2006. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 05V082000 · 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
EA13006
Fuel Leak - Motorcycle
Owners of model year (MY) 2005-2008 R-Series motorcycles report substantial, high pressure fuel loss occurring when the fuel pump is energized.Many times they first become aware of the problem when fuel soaks their pant legs or is puddled under their parked motorcycle.The Office of Defects investigation (ODI) has obtained an owner video illustrating the issue.This video, and other material, may be found in the public file at ODI has learned that the subject fuel leak is due to cracks in the fuel outlet quick connector located on the in-tank fuel pump housing.While some owners, reluctant to incur the expense to replace the fuel pump assembly, have undertaken frequently ineffective do-it-yourself repairs primarily involving adhesive patches, two other remedies are available.The first, found in the after-market, is an aluminum clamp designed to reinforce the fuel outlet threaded flange.The second is BMW?s own remedy, appearing in early 2011, following introduction of the aftermarket clamp.It, too, involves a metal collar designed to support the fuel outlet threaded flange.In January 2004 BMW conducted safety recall 04V028 involving 2000 to 2004 Model Year K and R Series motorcycles for a pressurized fuel leak.In this case an O-ring in a fuel line quick connector could become damaged and BMW identified the potential for fire as a consequence of this failure.In its recall, influenced by an ODI investigation (PE03-054), BMW judged the fire risk to be low and the fuel loss to be insignificant -- occurring most often during cold starts -- resulting most often from improper servicing of the fuel line quick connector by its dealers. All of the complaints and warranty claims referenced in this resume involve verified fuel leaks rather than owners simply expressing a concern that a leak may develop in their subject motorcycle. With summer approaching and seasonal motorcycle usage increasing, ODI has upgraded PE12-036 to EA13-006 to further evaluate this issue, monitor fuel leak frequency, and determine the risk associated with the alleged fuel leaks.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following complaint identification numbers: 540232, 765847, 10074376, 10159252, 10236289, 10339245, 10356156, 10417320, 10425962, 10430734, 10430822, 10432269, 10433589, 10433733, 10436885, 10437222, 10442023, 10443840, 10444670, 10444742, 10444876, 10445888, 10445954, 10448104, 10448104, 10448325, 10448592, 10449393, 10451907, 10452476, 10453738, 10460566, 10463408, 10463946, 10467136, 10470251, 10471518, 10471642, 10474390, 10475150, 10474390, 10475150, 10480052, 10480834, 10485274, 10485276, 10485292, 10485337, 10485348, 10485351, 10485376, 10485434, 10485452, 10485783, 10485789, 10485796, 10485807, 10485882, 10487501, 10487624, 10488652, 10488899, 10490417, 10490868, 10491835, 10492118, 10492342, 10492961, 10493015, 10493320, 10494927, 10494899, 10495307, 10496593, 10503488, 10503806, 10504130, 10504324, 10508135, 10508150
PE12036
What 2005 BMW R1200 GS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw r1200 gs. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, fuel had leaked from the fuel pump flange and sprayed onto the riders leg and parts of the motorcycle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and an unknown local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the motorcycle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system) although the motorcycle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 24,000.
Fuel is leaking from the high pressure output fitting of the gas tank. Fuel leaks when fuel pump is on, visibly dripping. When the fuel pump is off there is no leak. Fuel leaks actively and excessively from output fitting, which appears to be cracked.
Fuel leaking at the fuel pump flange as well as at the suction pump flange around the base of the quick disconnect fitting.
Smelled fuel, removed left side cover, saw top of fuel pump covered with gas. It is leaking from the plastic quick disconnect. Also see cracks in the flange on top of fuel pump. This is a fire hazard, caused by poor design that uses tapered pipe thread in plastic.
Fuel pump flange cracked at fuel pump output connector and fuel sprayed out under pressure. Pressurized fuel sprayed on leg and hit hot engine exhaust. Was able to cut off engine and fuel pump before a fire started. Had to wait several hours before help arrived and trucked bike home.
Faulty fuel strip gas gauge will show 1/2 tank, but tank may be full or empty, or somewhere in between. Likewise, gas gauge may show full, but tank may be close to empty. The fuel strip does not correctly display the amount of fuel in the tank.
Cracks have been found in the fuel line input flange @ fuel pump and the return fuel flange.
Stopped after riding to work, noticed fuel smell, looked closer, gas was dripping on hot exhaust pipe. Turns out the fuel line plastic quick disconnect threaded boss on the fuel tank was cracked enough that gas leaks out when the fuel pump is running. Just now reporting although it first happened years ago. Tried various repairs that were only temporarily effective before replacing the entire fuel pump assy and reinforcing the boss with an aftermarket specialty clamp designed for this well known failure.
The fuel pump fitting cracked while I was riding on the highway. This resulted in fuel spraying on me and dripping onto the engine when I stopped. The fitting and the flange are both made of a plastic material. The threads are npt type and as the fitting is screwed into the fuel pump flange the fit gets tighter. This design will eventually result in cracking. This is what happened to the plastic fitting which I replaced with a metal one. This will not solve the problem because the flange is likely to crack because of the design resulting in another failure. This type of failure can easily result in a fire.
Questions about the 2005 BMW R1200 GS fuel system
Does the 2005 BMW R1200 GS have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 BMW R1200 GS fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 35,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW R1200 GS fuel system?
Yes, 3 recalls: 20V471000, 13V617000, 05V082000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW R1200 GS have the most fuel system problems?
The BMW R1200 GS model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (24 complaints), 2008 (24 complaints) and 2005 (20 complaints).
Other 2005 BMW R1200 GS problems
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