Bmw R 1200 GS fuel problems
34 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
94 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
26,021 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2014 model years. Data snapshot: . 79 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
34 of 94 complaints match this topic (36.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10373578 · 2010-12-30 (December 30, 2010)
BMW MOTORCYCLE, R1200/GS 2005 MODEL, GAS LEAK PROBLEM. ON PLASTIC QUICK DISCONNECTORS IN THE FUEL LINE, CRACKS CAN FORM IN THE THIN FITTINGS, JUST ABOVE THE FUEL PUMP. CAUSING GAS TO SPRAY, POOL, THEN LEAK DIRECTLY ON TO THE HOTTEST PART OF THE EXHAUST PIPE WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS PLACED ON THE SIDESTAND. THIS CREATES A FIRE HAZARD. THESE THIN PLASTIC FITTINGS ARE DESTINED TO FAIL, AND NEED TO BE CHANGED OUT WITH AVAILABLE BRASS FITTINGS TO REMEDY THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10373578 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10433733 · 2011-10-31 (October 31, 2011)
THE FLANGE ON THE FUEL TANK, CRACK, LEAKING FUEL EVERYWHERE, THIS HAPPENS TO OTHERS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 72,305 miles reported. Look up ODI 10433733 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10443264 · 2012-01-10 (January 10, 2012)
THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING BECAUSE OF A FAILURE OF THE "FUEL STRIP" SENDER IN THE GAS TANK. EVEN THOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE FUEL STRIPS EVEN ON THE SAME BIKE, BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35,460 miles reported. Look up ODI 10443264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10446688 · 2012-02-04 (February 4, 2012)
A PLASTIC FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT FAILED AS THE FUEL LINE WAS BEING REMOVED FROM THE FUEL TANK TO PERFORM NORMAL MAINTENANCE. AS A RESULT THE BULKHEAD SIDE OF THE FITTING JAMMED OPEN ALLOWING FUEL TO POUR FROM THE FUEL TANK. THIS OCCURRED IN A GARAGE THAT ALSO CONTAINED A GAS FIRED WATER HEATER AND COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. IN THIS CASE I WAS ABLE TO TEMPORARILY BLOCK THE FLOW, VENTILATE THE GARAGE, AND THEN DRAIN THE TANK. CONVERSATIONS WITH THE MAKERS OF THE FUEL LINE FITTING INDICATE THAT BMW RECOMMENDED AGAINST THEIR USE, ESPECIAL…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10446688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10548210 · 2013-10-17 (October 17, 2013)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 53,461 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548210 at NHTSA ↗