Vehicle recall 20V471000 · August 10, 2020
BMW R 1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure and 18 more models
This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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
- 20V471000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2020
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- January 18, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,926
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- 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 Mega Moto US (2009): 2009
- BMW HP2 Megamoto (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW HP2 Sport (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW K 1200 GT (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW K 1200 R (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- 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 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW R 1200 GS (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW R 1200 R (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW R 1200 RT (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW R 1200 S (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW R 1200 ST (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW R1200 GS Adventure (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW R1200 HP2 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW S 1000 RR (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
Has your BMW been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.