BMW K1200 R recalls and problems
6 recalls and 20 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
20
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
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BMW K1200 R by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 K1200 R | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 K1200 R | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 K1200 R | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 K1200 R | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 K1200 R | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW K1200 R problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
All BMW K1200 R recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-471 | Aug 10, 2020 | 2005–2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 12V-487 | Oct 5, 2012 | 2007–2008 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. |
| 10V-488 | Oct 8, 2010 | 2005–2008 | Suspension | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. |
| 08V-342 | Jul 25, 2008 | 2007 | Steering | Bmw is recalling 428 my 2007 f800 s, f800 st, r1200 r, k1200 s, k1200 r, k1200 r sport, and k1200 gt motorcycles. |
| 07V-066 | Feb 23, 2007 | 2004–2007 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 06V-164 | May 15, 2006 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW K1200 R?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 BMW K1200 R has the most reports (14). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW K1200 R have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering BMW K1200 R model years 2004–2008.
What are the most common BMW K1200 R problems?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.