Vehicle recall 13V617000 · December 12, 2013
BMW R 1200 GS, R 1200 RT and 16 more models
In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V617000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 2013
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 16, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 50,184
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW HP2 Enduro (2006): 2006
- BMW HP2 Megamoto (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- BMW HP2 Sport (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- BMW K 1200 GT (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW K 1200 R (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW K 1200 S (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW K 1300 GT (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- BMW K 1300 S (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- BMW K 1600 GT (2012): 2012
- BMW K 1600 GTL (2012): 2012
- BMW K1200 R Sport (2007): 2007
- BMW R 1200 GS (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW R 1200 R (2007-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW R 1200 RT (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW R 1200 S (2007): 2007
- BMW R 1200 ST (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW R1200 GS Adventure (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW S 1000 RR (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
Has your BMW been repaired?
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