2003 BMW K Series Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 BMW K Series, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,900 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall # 04v028000 as of today 3/21/2004 my Bmw dealer has no information on this recall nor have I received any notice from Bmw. My dealer will not perform recall. Bmw of salt lake city. I have a fuel smell on cold start. No leak seen.”
NHTSA complaint #10062720, filed 2004-03, 855 miles“Bmw k1200lt motorcycle. Quick disconnects (plastic) on fuel lines deteriorate and leak fuel. Very dangerous. No fire but could have been one. When fuel leaks it sprays over right leg and foot. I will replace with brass fittings.”
NHTSA complaint #10279895, filed 2009-08, 19,900 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw k1200 rs motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he discovered fuel spraying from the engine compartment. The contact located a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was inspected for the failure under the recall by the previous owner. The manufacturer advised that they would not be able to assist because the recall had already been performed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10394429, filed 2011-04, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V028000Jan 15, 2004On certain motorcycles, the o-ring in fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged and lead to a fuel leak. There is also a problem involving…Covers: BMW K Series 2001–2004, R Series 2000–2002, 2004
Related service bulletins
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 60% |
| 2003 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW K Series
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology