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BMW K1200 GT Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 61 owner complaints across 6 model years of the BMW K1200 GT (2003–2008). The most-complained-about year is 2008.

6
safety recalls, all years
61
owner complaints, all years
2007
year with most recalls
2008
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW K1200 GT model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 BMW K1200 GT422
2007 BMW K1200 GT420
2006 BMW K1200 GT310
2005 BMW K1200 GT32
2004 BMW K1200 GT06
2003 BMW K1200 GT01

What BMW K1200 GT owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. The 2008 model year has the most, with 22.

All BMW K1200 GT recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW K1200 GT, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 20V471000 Reported 16,926 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

  2. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 10V488000 Reported 11,826 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

  3. Steering

    NHTSA 08V342000 Reported 428 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling 428 my 2007 f800 s, f800 st, r1200 r, k1200 s, k1200 r, k1200 r sport, and k1200 gt motorcycles. It is possible for the coating to separate from the inside face of the steering damper housing. If this happened, the coating could partially clog the oil bores within the damper.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering damper free of charge. The recall began during september 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2007

  4. Disc (service brakes)

    NHTSA 08V245000 Reported 548 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling 548 my 2008 k1200 s and gt motorcycles. The fasteners used to secure the front brake-disc may not be long enough to ensure a secure mounting. Over time, these fasteners could loosen. If that happened, the brake disc would no longer be securely mounted.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a longer front brake disc fasteners and reroute the sensor cable free of charge. The recall began during august 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2008

  5. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 08V239000 Reported 39 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling 30 my 2008 k1200 s and k1200 gt motorcycles. A set screw may not have been installed at its specific location within the oil duct. Consequently, an adequate supply of oil may not circulate within the engine.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a set screw in the oil duct. The recall began during august 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-331-1117.

    Model years: 2008

  6. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 07V066000 Reported 6,631 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    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 bleed valve. In freezing temperatures, this water could freeze and block the air bleed valve.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new oil tank cap containing a valve to prevent overpressure in the tank free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007

Other BMW models

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.