2003 BMW K1200RS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 80%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,962miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 BMW K1200RS, 80% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,962 miles.
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 the motorcycle, fuel began forcefully spraying out of the right side engine area on to my leg. I stopped the engine and pulled over to the side. Upon inspection it was clear that leak was coming from a fuel quick disconnect on line running along right side of engine. The disconnect was leaking because a plastic internal part had broken. Called up the local Bmw dealership and described the quick disconnect leak and they immediately recognized the problem and commented that it happens all the time that the plastic part breaks and is now designed using a metal part . …”
NHTSA complaint #10466039, filed 2012-07, 10,000 miles“While stopped at a traffic light, the driver next to me asked what was leaking from my motorcycles. On further inspection I found it to ve fuel from broken fuel line connector which was leaking onto the engine and while riding was being blown onto my pants. On checking online and with local dealer I was told that this happens often on this and other model Bmw motorcycles. I know that I do not feel safe with raw gasoline being pumped onto a hot engine just waiting for a spark to ignite it yet I can't find a recall on this connector to replace it with a metal one which is available.”
NHTSA complaint #10368821, filed 2010-11, 15,434 miles“Quick disconnect fitting between fuel tank and injector system failed ...different than pe03054 ... Male coupling is plastic and cracks. Leak occurred at 65mph, spay gas on hot motor and leg. Stopped bike , touched fitting, it broke in half, spraying me with more gas. Dealer knew of problem, recommended replacing unbroken quick disconnect. Believe this is an extreme safety hazard ... Surprised that no recall received since they also had pe03054. Dealer indicated this was a common problem ...new fitting is available made of metal which implies Bmw knew of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10279131, filed 2009-08, 12,489 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw K1200RS motorcycle. The contact stated that after smelling fuel around the vehicle he noticed that the fuel quick disconnect sprayed fuel all over the motorcycle and his garments. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a plug and a hose on the quick disconnect. The manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and referred him to NHTSA to file a complaint. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 22,920.”
NHTSA complaint #10480834, filed 2012-10, 22,920 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…
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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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