BMW R1200 GS fuel leak problems

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Fuel system · TX

Fuel pump flange failure resulting in leaking fuel while I was riding the bike. It is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk because the bike could have caught fire while riding and also potentially could have caused me to crash. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The component hasn't been inspected by BMW or any representative. There was no warning or symptom other than I could smell fuel while I was riding. In April 2014 BMW issued recall notice 13V‑617 for a potential fuel leak at the fuel pump flange. The remedy by BMW was to place a reinforcing ring around the fuel pump flange or replace the fuel pump with a new pump that had a preinstalled reinforcing ring. My fuel pump was replaced in November 2015 under the recall. At the conclusion of my ride on 11/16/24 my inspection revealed fuel leaking around the fuel pump flange with fuel puddling on top of the fuel pump. Enough fuel leaked and dispersed during my ride that fuel had also collected in between the cylinder cooling fins on one side of the motor which is a potential ignition source. It was also evident that fuel had blown onto the side of the bike. I was extremely fortunate fuel didn't contact the exhaust pipe which is in proximity to where fuel was leaking and ignite. Even though it has been 9 years since my fuel pump was replaced the reinforcing ring remedy for the fuel pump flange does not work as evidenced by the leak on my bike. The leak should have never occurred. The fuel pump flange on these fuel pumps even with a reinforcing ring is still apparently a bad design and still subject to failure and creates a life safety hazard. My bike could have easily caught fire which could have resulted in personal injury or a crash. I consider myself lucky that neither of these hazards occurred. I have contacted BMW Customer Support. A case number was issued and my case was escalated to the next level. Im waiting for their response.

Filed Mar 7, 2022 · Fuel system · 33,169 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2013 BMW R 1200. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the fuel pump failed and leaked fuel all over the motorcycle and onto the contact. The contact was able pull the motorcycle off the highway and with the assistance of his son; the motorcycle was loaded onto a trailer and taken to a dealer. The dealer was notified about the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed that he would be notified when parts became available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 33,169. Parts distribution disconnect. The contact stated that the part needed was finally available and was replaced.

Filed Nov 4, 2021 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 BMW R 1200 GS Motorcycle. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking fuel without warning. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · CT

Fuel is leaking from gas tank flange onto hot engine.

Filed Sep 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · AZ

Fuel pump failure: on or about september 5th, 2019 I was riding my bmw r 1200gs on highway us-60 in arizona east of mesa arizona. I pulled over at us-60 and idaho road to check my cell phone and as I looked down I could see a puddle of gas leaking out of the underside of my bmw. I promptly turned the bike off and looked to see if there was any obvious damage. There was no visible damage to the naked eye. I pushed my bike to as safe place ( chevron gas station and parked it on the side of the station. Then had a friend with a trailer and pickup drive out to meet me and put bike on trailer and took home. Took bike home to my garage, looked for way to fix leak. It was beyond my capability, so later that week I took the bmw r 1200 gs to independent shop to fix leak. The mechanic "collin" at the time stated "this happens all the time with bmw fuel pumps." I called local dealer 844‑866‑2677 and they stated " some 2012 bmw r 1200 gs have bad fuel pumps, but not yours after I gave them the VIN. My mechanic fixed the motorcycle fuel pump leak for $771.91

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Fuel system · 5,500 miles · OR

Recall work was done in 2014. New part failed 2020 and bmw says only 2 year warranty on recall part. That's according to bmw serivice as well as bmw of western oregon. The fuel leaks onto the engine and exhaust. Fire and life hazard!!!! Failure leaks fuel on engine and exhaust.

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 16,002 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Fuel system · 20,470 miles · OK

This is a severe fuel leak that was first noticed when riding the motorcycle when I began to smell gas. As soon as I could get it parked, fuel started pouring out of the fuel pump area. I started my motorcycle again and fuel continued to gush out. It appears to be coming from the top of the fuel pump. This exact issue was addressed with a previous recall 13v‑617 which was performed on my motorcycle on 7/2014. However, the exact issue has surfaced 8/2019 again and the dealership refuses to fix the problem a second time. If I hadn't reached my destination when I did, I fear the motorcycle would have burst into flames! I have contacted bmw corporation and they will not get involved and the dealership still refuses to fix the issue that obviously wasn't repaired the first time properly! This occurred on a city street during normal usage. The "fix" is obviously not a "fix" and there are numerous reports on the internet forums complaining of the same thing. I am very lucky it did not catch on fire while I was riding.

Filed Oct 18, 2019 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw r1200 gs. While the vehicle was parked outside a fuel station, the contact noticed a fuel leak on the fuel pump. The contact also smelled a fuel odor. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). The motorcycle was taken to bmw motorcycles of escondido (located at 499 n hale ave, escondido, ca 92029, (760) 520-1288) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. *ln*jb*cw

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Fuel system · 10,700 miles · TX

I was driving my motorcycle when I noticed a gas leak coming from the fitting where the fuel line goes into the fuel pump on the left side of the gas tank. This caused gas to drip directly onto the left side exhaust manifold, which could cause a fire. In the past I had an issue with the plastic quick release fuel line cracking where it screwed into the fuel pump (same location) and dripping gas directly onto the left exhaust manifold when riding it. I replaced the plastic quick release fuel fitting with a metal one from the same manufacturer to correct the issue. Checking with others online, I have discovered that both of these issues are known, common problems on this model.