2003 BMW K1200LT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 29%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,960miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 BMW K1200LT, 29% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,960 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While riding, fuel began pouring out over my right foot. It turned out that the fuel line quick disconnects (used for removing the fuel tank) deteriorated because they are plastic (the plastic part has been discontinued--the replacement part is now metal). My dealer replaced the disconnects with the new, metal part.”
NHTSA complaint #10604805, filed 2014-06, 50,737 miles“2003 Bmw K1200LT burned to ashes on 12-08-2020. Caught fire while parked after running for a few minutes. Smoke from front. Flames in the lower front left of engine. Recent services- feb 2020, included replacing quick connect fuel lines with new metal upgrades, after fuel leak detected. 42k miles. Huge fire. Extreme danger warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11382726, filed 2020-12, 42,600 miles“2003 Bmw k1200ltc touring motorcycle, went up in massive flames and a subsequent explosion, while parked and engine running / idling for approximately 3 minutes. Fire dept. Arrived 10 minutes later, and battelled the flamed for 7 more minutes to extinguish it. Luckily no personal injury, but some property damage as a result. Initial white smoke, and flames observed at the fuel-rail above the engine front, left hand side.”
NHTSA complaint #11406760, filed 2021-04, 42,600 miles“Fuel smell from right side of vehicle when running. Fuel spray on my right boot. Removed side fairing, started engine and noticed fuel spraying from plastic fuel line connector. Replaced plastic connector with brass.”
NHTSA complaint #10263902, filed 2009-04, 21,050 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw K1200LT. The contact stated that the motorcycle has quick release fuel lines that are made out of plastic and they break easily. If the motorcycle was being driven and they break, gas would leak onto the driver and it could cause a fire. The dealer stated that this happens from time to time and they would replace them. The dealer stated that there were two lines, one male and one female and that it needs to be made known when the motorcycle is purchased that the lines should be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353369, filed 2010-09, 21,740 milesRelated 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
Other parts of the 2003 BMW K1200LT
13 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW K1200LT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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