BMW recalls 2012 K1600 GTL motorcycles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel pumps replaced free by dealers.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
BMW is recalling certain 2012 K1600 GTL motorcycles due to a fuel pump that may crack, causing leaks while running. This poses a fire risk if near ignition sources. Affected owners should contact BMW for free fuel pump replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251439-bmw-k1600-gtl-2012-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251439-bmw-k1600-gtl-2012-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V471000
“BMW K1600 GTL (2012) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251439-bmw-k1600-gtl-2012-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 20V471000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V471000).
A fuel pump flange may crack while the engine is running, leading to fuel leaks. If the leaking fuel comes into contact with an ignition source like a spark or hot surface, it can ignite and cause a fire.
Owners of 2012 BMW K1600 GTL motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy but had the fuel pump not replaced later are affected. Riders using these motorcycles with a cracked fuel pump flange are at risk of fire.
Check if your 2012 K1600 GTL motorcycle was repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy but the fuel pump was not replaced later. The affected models have a fuel pump flange that may crack.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule fuel pump replacement with a dealer.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump with an improved version at no cost.
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.
The fuel pump flange may crack while the engine is running, causing fuel leaks that could ignite near ignition sources.
Check if your 2012 K1600 GTL was repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy but the fuel pump was not replaced later.
The recall began January 18, 2021, but there is no specific deadline for replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V471000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V471000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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