Vehicle recall 21V060000 · February 8, 2021
BMW K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL and 9 more models
The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
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 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 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
- 21V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 8, 2021
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- March 17, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,963
- 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 HP4 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- BMW K 1300 S (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- BMW K 1600 GT (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- BMW K 1600 GTL (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- BMW R 1200 GS (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- BMW R 1200 R (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- BMW R 1200 RT (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- BMW R nineT (2014): 2014
- BMW R1200 GS Adventure (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- BMW S 1000 R (2014): 2014
- BMW S 1000 RR (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
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.