1999 BMW K1200LT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 BMW K1200LT, and owners have filed 50 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 K1200LT. 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.
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 BMW K1200LT have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,860 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 BMW k1200lt. The contact stated that upon start up of his motorcycle, the motorcycle caught fire without warning. The contact attempted to extinguish the motorcycle with wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 20, 2020 · Engine
“Spring of 2009, the ABS light on the dash board of my ten year old BMW 1999 k1200 lt began flashing. Took it to a BMW dealer, BMW dealer diagnosed it as ABS module failure, claimed it was due to brake”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 7, 2018 · Service brakes
Compare BMW K1200LT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K1200LT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 BMW K1200LT | 0 | 50 |
| 2000 BMW K1200LT | 0 | 51 |
| 2001 BMW K1200LT | 0 | 25 |
| 2002 BMW K1200LT | 0 | 37 |
| 2003 BMW K1200LT | 0 | 21 |
| 2004 BMW K1200LT | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 BMW K1200LT | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 BMW K1200LT | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 BMW K1200LT | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1999 BMW K1200LT
How do I know if my 1999 BMW K1200LT 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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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.