The 2003 BMW K Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 39,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING IN FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM INVOLVING CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST ALL CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS. ALSO, ALL FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLINGS WILL BE INSPECTED. IF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE QUICK-DISCONNECT O-RING WILL BE REPLACED. IF DAMAGED, THE COUPLING WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD…
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While driving at 60 mph on the highway, a noise started coming from the drive train of the bike. At the same time there was a small vibration coming from the same location. It could be felt in the seat and footpegs. As I was only a few miles from home I checked everything which could be checked…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw k1200 rs motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he discovered fuel spraying from the engine compartment. The contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw k 1200 lte . The contact stated while driving 75 mph the contact heard a noise and the rear wheel locked up causing the vehicle to skid. The rear wheel suddenly unlocked and the contact gained control of the vehicle and pulled over to the side of the road. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw k 1200 lte . The contact stated while driving 75 mph the contact heard a noise and the rear wheel locked up causing the vehicle to skid. The rear wheel suddenly unlocked and the contact gained control of the vehicle and pulled over to the side of the road. The…”
“Crown gear failure in the paralever final drive. *tr”
“Bmw k1200lt motorcycle. Quick disconnects (plastic) on fuel lines deteriorate and leak fuel. Very dangerous. No fire but could have been one. When fuel leaks it sprays over right leg and foot. I will replace with brass fittings. *tr”
“Recall # 04v028000 as of today 3/21/2004 my bmw dealer has no information on this recall nor have I received any notice from bmw. My dealer will not perform recall. Bmw of salt lake city. I have a fuel smell on cold start. No leak seen. *jb”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE03054 Opened 2003-12-01 · closed 2004-01-23
FUEL LINE LEAKAGE
BMW IS CONDUCTING A RECALL (04V-028).AN INFORMATION REQUEST(IR)RESPONSE WAS NOT RECEIVED. UPON BMW'S RECEIPT OF THE IR, AND AFTER DISCUSSIONS WITH ODI, BMWDETERMINED THAT A RECALL WAS NECESSARY. ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING CONTAINED WITHIN THE FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED.FURTHER,…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 BMW K Series as of
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