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NHTSA Recall 21V060000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,963 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the BMW HP4.

20,963
vehicles potentially affected
12
models affected
2021
owners notified (March 17)
NHTSA campaign21V060000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedFebruary 8, 2021
Owner notificationMarch 17, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.

Safety risk

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V060000

Make and modelModel years
BMW HP42013, 2014
BMW K 1300 S2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW K 1600 GT2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW K 1600 Gtl2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW R 1200 GS2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW R 1200 R2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW R 1200 RT2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW R Nine T2014
BMW S 1000 R2014
BMW S 1000 RR2014
BMW S1000 RR2011, 2012, 2013

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.