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Campaign 13V617 Posted December 12, 2013 50,184 units

2005-2012 BMW Motorcycle Recall 13V617: Fuel Pump Leak

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V617 covers 50,184 2005-2012 BMW R, K, S 1000, and HP2 motorcycles for cracked fuel pump flanges. Repair is free at franchised BMW dealers.

BMW is recalling 50,184 2005-2012 motorcycles, including the R 1200 RT, K 1600 GT, and HP2 Sport, because the fuel pump flange can crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak near an ignition source can result in a fire; the BMW dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The fuel pump flange on 2005-2012 BMW motorcycles is the mounting and sealing piece around the fuel pump. It holds the pump connection in place and helps keep gasoline inside the tank while the pump sends fuel toward the engine. Some motorcycles also have an auxiliary fuel pump flange, and that piece has the same sealing job.

On the recalled BMW motorcycles, the fuel pump flange, and the auxiliary flange if equipped, can develop cracks. Once a crack opens, fuel can leak from the pump area instead of staying sealed inside the fuel system. The source summary does not identify a separate root cause, so the defect is the cracking flange itself and the fuel leak that follows.

There is no warning sign before failure. If you smell fuel, see wetness near the pump area, or notice gasoline on the motorcycle, treat it as a fuel leak and contact a BMW dealer.

Who's affected?

Includes BMW K, R, S, and HP2 motorcycle lines across 2005-2012, all tied to the fuel pump system.

2010 BMW S 1000 Rr fuel system
2011 BMW R 1200 R fuel system
2012 BMW K 1600 GT fuel system
2012 BMW K 1600 GTL fuel system
2011 BMW R 1200 Gs Adventure fuel system
Units affected50,184

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.

What's the safety risk?

A fuel leak near an ignition source can result in a fire. If you smell fuel or see liquid under the motorcycle, stop riding, move away from traffic, and call a BMW dealer for recall instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised BMW dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2012 BMW motorcycle is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for BMW owner notice instructions before scheduling the repair, or call BMW customer relations if you no longer have the notice.
  3. Contact a franchised BMW motorcycle dealer and ask about recall number 13V617.
  4. Schedule the free fuel-pump-flange reinforcement or fuel-pump replacement that fixes the cracked flange and fuel leak.
  5. Avoid riding if you smell fuel or see fuel near the motorcycle, and call the BMW dealer before moving it.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a BMW technician checks the fuel pump flange and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if the motorcycle has one. BMW's remedy calls for reinforcing the flange or replacing the fuel pump when the flange is cracked or leaking. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall. BMW does not list a repair time, so the service desk will confirm timing when it checks parts and scheduling.

Timeline

December 12, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
April 16, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V617?

Recall 13V617 covers 50,184 2005-2012 BMW motorcycles with fuel pump flanges that can crack and leak fuel. BMW dealers will reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump as needed, free of charge.

What should I do if my 2005-2012 BMW motorcycle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 13V617. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the fuel pump flange inspection and repair. Reference recall number 13V617 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. BMW's remedy says dealers will reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump as needed, free of charge, at a franchised BMW dealer.

What is the safety risk in recall 13V617?

The safety risk is fire. The fuel pump flange, and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped, can crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak near an ignition source can result in a fire. The fix is a free dealer repair.

What if I bought my BMW motorcycle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor safety recalls regardless of ownership history. If BMW never mailed you a notice, check your VIN, then call a franchised BMW dealer and reference recall number 13V617.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V617000
BMW customer service1-800-525-7417
NHTSA recall #13V617
NHTSA recall # (full)13V617000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →