2004 BMW K Series Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,676miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 BMW K Series, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,676 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.
“Upon arriving at home and shutting down the motorcycle, I could smell gas coming from the bike. I checked the fuel line quick disconnects and found that one was leaking fuel. Since the fuel pump was off, the fuel was not leaking very badly. I attempted to press the quick disconnect coupling together to insure that it was fully seated. When I did that, the end of the male connector, which was cracked and leaking, snapped off rendering the coupling useless. This also rendered the motorcycle inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10205420, filed 2007-10, 37,900 miles“Fuel line quick disconnect began spraying me and my 2004 Bmw k1200rs motorcycle with gasoline while riding. The mc was not drivable due to the obvious fire hazard. Checked the internet. Found NHTSA campaign id number 04v028000. Went to my local Bmw dealer where I bought the bike and have had it serviced. Was told that my mc was not covered by the recall. Bought a new updated (much superior metal instead of plastic) quick disconnect fitting and installed it myself. Complained to Bmw of north america. Bmw of na also told me that my mc VIN number was not covered by the recall campaign. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248223, filed 2008-11, 14,000 miles“Notice of gasoline smell coming from right side. When examined, gas was dangerously spraying the entire valve cover, gear housing, bottom of transmission housing, and my right leg. The entire plastic quick disconnect of the return line sheared apart, causing the leak. Dealer has not corrected it yet since all were closed. I was able to find replacement clamps and a through barb at a hardware store. Painted engine components are not stained and need to be repainted. Plastic quick disconnects fuel line parts need to be replaced with appropriate brass or stainless steel parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169803, filed 2006-10, 27,676 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 2004 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.
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