BMW K1200 R Sport recalls and problems
5 recalls and 8 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
8
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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BMW K1200 R Sport by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 K1200 R Sport | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 K1200 R Sport | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 K1200 R Sport | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 K1200 R Sport | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW K1200 R Sport problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
All BMW K1200 R Sport 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. |
| 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-466 | Oct 2, 2007 | 2005–2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain motorcycles, during long periods of riding at sustained high engine RPM, vibration within the brake fluid reservoir can cause the brake fluid to foam. |
| 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 R Sport?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport has the most reports (6). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW K1200 R Sport have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering BMW K1200 R Sport model years 2005–2008.
What are the most common BMW K1200 R Sport problems?
Owners report power train, fuel system, gasoline, suspension problems most often.