2008 BMW K1200 GT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 32%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,280miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 BMW K1200 GT, 32% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,280 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Cracks developed in the plastic fuel pump assembly on my motorcycle. I started smelling raw fuel in my garage. I pulled the panel and then the tank seeking the source of the fuel smell and found raw fuel was spraying in a mist through cracks that formed in the base of the fuel pump assembly. Specifically, the cracks formed where the female side of the quick disconnect screws into the pump assembly. A fine fuel mist is present when the key is turned on and the fuel lines are pressurized. In my view, this is a dangerous condition, given that the assembly sits directly over the hot engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10444786, filed 2012-01, 37,155 miles“In early sept my 2008 Bmw k1200gt began to experience a high idle. It would stay at 1800 to 2000 RPM's when the throttle was released. In turns or heavy traffic this can create a hazard. The bike had approx. 10,160 miles at the time. I notified the dealer who promptly replaced the airbox, idle control valve and reset the software for the bike. The seemed to run fine for approx. 300 miles. The high idle returned only now it would surge to about 3,000 RPM's when stopped or slowing and then eventually drop to normal idle. Again this created a safety hazard at times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247192, filed 2008-10, 10,160 miles“Fuel level sensor failure. Ran out of fuel while driving at highway speeds on interstate 90 eastbound in ny milepost 460.5. Fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank of fuel. No warning issued by motorcycle to rider. Bike just suddenly slowed in traffic. This is 4th time for this failure (had it repaired by Bmw on aug 5, 2015)”
NHTSA complaint #10886042, filed 2016-07, 64,460 miles“Fuel level sensor failure. Ran out of fuel while driving at highway speeds on interstate 90 westbound near mitchell, sd. Fuel gauge showed 1/8 tank of fuel. No warning issued by motorcycle to rider. Bike just suddenly slowed in traffic. This is 3rd time for this failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10886044, filed 2016-07, 59,000 miles“While riding on twisty road, motorcycle lost power, causing bike to fall into sharp turn, nearly resulting in potentially dangerous situation. This incident was due to lack of fuel resulting from faulty fuel gauge. The fuel gauge was working fine prior to incident so no history of malfunctioning fuel system. There is a known problem with these fuel sensors, see service bulletin no.: sib-16-02-09.”
NHTSA complaint #10595158, filed 2014-05, 6,450 milesRelated recalls
- 20V471000Aug 10, 2020BMW 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…Covers: BMW K1200 GT 2005–2008, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +13 more
- 13V617000Dec 12, 2013BMW 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…Covers: BMW K1200 GT 2006–2008, R1200 RT 2005–2011, R1200 GS 2005–2011 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245433Nov 13, 2023BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K…
- 10056106Jun 1, 2014Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential…
- 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
Other parts of the 2008 BMW K1200 GT
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW K1200 GT
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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