BMW R1200 GS fuel pump 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 Sep 22, 2023 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · MO · fire

The contact owns a 2009 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V471000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after a short ride, the contact had made a stop and ran into a machine shop. The contact had parked (P) the vehicle and left it on. When the contact returned after a few minutes he saw that the vehicle had caught fire, the engine was still running. The location of the fire was from the gasoline tank and fuel pump assembly. The contact extinguished the fire using a large extinguisher available in the shop. The fire department was not called. The contact towed the vehicle to his motorcycle shop. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 26, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · MO · fire

The Fuel line connector at fuel pump started leaking and spraying fuel onto the hot engine and exhaust pipes causing the Motorcycle to catch on fire! the 2nd fuel pump the recall was not done yet. The best I can tell the owner did not get the 2nd recall or didn't forward it to the next owner. The person who was riding the motorcycle at the time escaped from being burned! He put it out the fire with a fire extinguisher, bike looks totaled, confirmed by the Dealer. I brought the motorcycle to the BMW dealership in Kansas City it has been inspected. but not by the manufacture yet. no police report was made. No warning lamps or messages or symptoms just burst into flames!

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 Sep 7, 2021 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2012 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed in the rear-view mirror that there was fluid leaking from the motorcycle onto the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the flange for the fuel pump fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V060000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MI

The fuel pump on the motorcycle is leaking and spraying gas all over me when I drive

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 Aug 25, 2020 · Fuel system · 34,283 miles · ID

In 2014 there was a bmw recall on the fuel pump and aux pump flange and the previous owner that owned the bike replaced the pump and flange at that time. It is now only 6 years later; last year I paid my local dealer $382 to replace the auxiliary fuel pump and gasket in may of 2019, and currently (august 15, 2020) I am paying $743 to replace the main fuel pump and flange. My questions are: why didn't the 2014 recall solve the initial problem with the cracked and leaking flange and is this going to be a re-occurring problem every 5 to 6 years? The auxilary fuel pump flange and the main fuel pump flange leak was noticible when I first started up my motorcycle. Fuel was standing / present on top of the fuel pump and aux. Fuel pump when I started the bike. I believe that the flange and the quick connect lines are defective on my bike and that this event is going to keep re-occuring every 5 to 6 years. There has been a recall on certain bmw r1200gs motorcycles by bmwusa, but the customer service representative has informed me that my VIN # is not covered under the recall, but he failed to explain why ity wasn't.

Filed Feb 13, 2020 · Fuel system · 11,000 miles · AZ

After starting the bike and allowing it to warm up, I noticed a large puddle forming under the front of the bike. Upon closer inspection I found the fuel line quick connect to the fuel pump had split and spraying fuel when under pressure. This was dripping down onto the hot header.

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.