Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw r 1200 gs adventure. While driving approximately 20 MPH, there was an odor of fuel and fuel fuel leaked on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 10/21/16*lj
2007 BMW R1200 GS: fuel leak
6 of the 42 complaints about the 2007 BMW R1200 GS describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 26,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
The fuel pump flange on the high-pressure side is cracking and leaking fuel due to a poor design. Pipe-thread design is contributing to radial cracks in the flange causing fuel leaks. Machine threads with an o-ring would have been the proper design. Bmw has addressed the problem in later models by reinforcing the flange with a metal ring. This problem should be addressed by bmw. It is a poor design undoubtedly driven by "value engineering" concerns rather than dependability of a critical system.
Fuel started leaking on hot exhaust while riding on the freeway. Further inspection revealed fuel leaking from the fuel pump area. Gas appears to leak continuously and sprays on pants leg.
The fuel pump casing/flange is cracked and is leaking fuel. I think it has been going on for a while longer but I previously discounted the gas smell.
Failure found during scheduled service work. Failure of the fuel pump housing high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange cracks under high pressure.with risk of leaking fuel, is exhausted on the riders left leg, creating significant risk for the rider even after dismounting the vehicle. Consequences of failure the combination of high fuel pressure and negligent design create substantial risk for riders of the impacted vehicles. There are multiple negative consequences of this failure.1. Riders become fuel soaked as fuel leaks on to the riders left leg. 2. Fuel vapors, heated by the exhaust pipe become extremely volatile and could lead to a fire and/or explosion. 3. Fuel vapors rising from the fairing and exiting the top of the fairing between the instrument panel and fuel tank, are blown by airflow into the riders face. The carcinogenic aspects of fuel inhalation are documented. Preliminary analysis examination of the fuel pump assembly suggests that the high-pressure fuel quick disconnect reinforcement flange was inadequately designed for the fuel pump outlet pressures. Bmw's choice of a non-metallic (composite) pump housing combined with a composite high-pressure disconnect fitting was unwise and the failure mechanism is obvious. High pump pressure expands the composite high-pressure fitting causing it to readily load the fuel pump high-pressure quick disconnect flange. Over time, pressure cycling causes the quick disconnect reinforcement flange to crack allowing fuel to leak.
I was driving down the highway coming home from work, I smelled something burning, I wasn't sure if it was me or another vehicle. I pulled over and noticed smoke coming off my exhaust pipe, more inspection showed it coming from my connection on top of my fuel pump, gas was leaking from the connection and down on to my exhaust pipe. I got it home and started looking into the issue and found many more people with the same problem. This is a very dangerous issue and if it isn't a recall now it should be. I will call tuesday when my local dealer opens.
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
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 r1200 gs motorcycles manufactured between august 2006 and january 2008. The sealing of the fuel pump control unit housing might be insufficient and water could intrude into the control unit housing creating a humid atmosphere. Under such conditions, the fuel pump could corrode and then fail.
- Risk
- Failure of the fuel pump will cause inadequate fuel to reach the engine and cause the engine to stop running. A loss of engine power without warning could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bmw will notify owners and replace the fuel pump control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2009. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 09V319000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 BMW R1200 GS fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2007 BMW R1200 GS?
6 of 42 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW R1200 GS (14%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 BMW R1200 GS?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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