BMW K1200 GT recalls and problems
6 recalls and 61 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
61
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
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BMW K1200 GT by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 K1200 GT | 4 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 K1200 GT | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 K1200 GT | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 K1200 GT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 K1200 GT | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW K1200 GT problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | |
| Power Train | 10 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 |
All BMW K1200 GT 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… |
| 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. |
| 08V-245 | Jun 4, 2008 | 2008 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Bmw is recalling 548 my 2008 k1200 s and gt motorcycles. |
| 08V-239 | Jun 2, 2008 | 2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling 30 my 2008 k1200 s and k1200 gt motorcycles. |
| 07V-066 | Feb 23, 2007 | 2005–2007 | 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… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW K1200 GT?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 BMW K1200 GT has the most reports (22). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW K1200 GT have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering BMW K1200 GT model years 2005–2008.
What are the most common BMW K1200 GT problems?
Owners report service brakes, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems most often.