1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,129 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 BMW k1200lti. The rear wheel separated from the motorcycle while driving between 20-25 MPH. Consequently he and the passenger were ejected from the motorcycle . Both occupa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 12, 2009 · Wheels
“The final drive failed due to the large crown gear ball bearing breaking apart leaving me on the roadside,this happens to alot of BMW k 1200 lt motorcycles owners as BMW used inferior components and p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 31, 2009 · Power train
Compare BMW BMW Motorcycle model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW BMW Motorcycle model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 13 |
| 2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 BMW BMW Motorcycle | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle
How do I know if my 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.