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BMW K1200 R Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 20 owner complaints across 6 model years of the BMW K1200 R (2003–2008). The most-complained-about year is 2006.

6
safety recalls, all years
20
owner complaints, all years
2007
year with most recalls
2006
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW K1200 R model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 BMW K1200 R30
2007 BMW K1200 R53
2006 BMW K1200 R414
2005 BMW K1200 R31
2004 BMW K1200 R10
2003 BMW K1200 R02

What BMW K1200 R owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The 2006 model year has the most, with 14.

All BMW K1200 R recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW K1200 R, 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. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 12V487000 Reported 2,483 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP…

    Remedy: The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

  6. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 06V164000 Reported 13,200 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of…

    Model years: 2006

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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.