Filed Aug 10, 202016,926 vehiclesBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect. BMW 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 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Suspension › Rear10V488000
Filed Oct 8, 201011,826 vehiclesBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Risk. THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy. BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Engine and Engine Cooling07V066000
Filed Feb 23, 20076,631 vehiclesBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect. ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.
Risk. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE OIL TANK COULD CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE. AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE. OIL ON THE REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW OIL TANK CAP CONTAINING A VALVE TO PREVENT OVERPRESSURE IN THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Power Train › Clutch Assembly
Filed Nov 30, 20078,500 milesGA
FINAL DRIVE / CLUTCH FAILURE BIKE BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY NOTHING WAS DONE BY THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *TR
Tires › Tread/Belt
Filed Jun 26, 200737,037 milesAR
HAD 3 BRIDGESTONE BATTLEAX BT TIRES SEPARATE ON THE '05 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. ALL HAD ABOUT 4500 MILES ON THEM. TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED AT ALL TIMES ON MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED PRESSURE LISTED ON SIDEWALLS. INSIDE OF TIRES SHOWED SEPARATION THE SIZE OF MY WRISTS AND ABOUT 12-14" IN LENGTH.*AK ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF TIRE INSTALLATION. LAST SET OF TIRES IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTIONS. TIRE COMPANY WHERE I BOUGHT REPLACEMENTS FOR THEM ON TRIP IN COLORADO WILL HOLD THEM FOR A FEW WEEKS. SERIAL NUMBERS OF LAST TWO TIRES: DED3405 AND PAA1102
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Aug 10, 2020. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.