2006 BMW K1200 S Fuel system Problems

“The bike had been serviced about 3 weeks before. I was riding a 3 mile trip into town and noticed a strong gasoline smell, thinking it was the car I was behind, however it increased, and when I got to town, it was obvious that it was coming from my m cycle, and had got very strong. I called the service people who came and took it away. There was a flow of fuel under the tank on the inside of the fairing, and the smell was overpowering. (the system is always positive pressure, even when not on, apparently). …”

“My motorcycle started leaking gas in the middle of a day ride and progressively got worse, so that by the end of the day, gas was pouring out onto the side of my engine and onto my boot, pant leg and forming a good size puddle on the asphalt where parked. I ended up having to replace the entire fuel pump assembly ($550 for the part, $850 total cost installed). I want Bmw USA to recall this part and stand behind their product. There are multiple internet threads of people complaining about this issue. Many Bmw owner's lives are at risk of catching on fire. …”

“I noticed the smell of fuel in my garage a few weeks ago and thought it was one of three vehicles in it. I went for a ride this past week and after parking it in the garage I notice a pool do fluid under the bike. I stop to take a look and identify the fluid as gasoline. I took it to the dealer and they tell me it is the fuel pump disconnects that are leaking. These cracks are leaking fuel onto the motor and alternator creating a fire hazard! I have no doubt that this would have eventually lead to a fire that most likely would of lead to severe bodily harm or death! …”

“My garage interior was found to have a strong odor of gasoline. On inspection of my motorcycle (2006, Bmw k1200s) it was found that the gasoline was leaking from cracks in the plastic (at the attachment point surrounding the female quick disconnect) of the fuel pump housing. The fuel pump housing is a separate part that is attached to the fuel tank. When this fuel tank was removed (from the motorcycle) for a closer inspection, it was found that the gasoline leak was located directly over the starter and alternator of this motorcycle (a direct ignition source for the fuel and fumes).”

“The gas tank started leaking fuel. There are small cracks around a plastic fitting that is attached to the fuel tank. The fitting is attached to the fuel pump that sits directly above the alternator.”