1999 BMW K1200RS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 BMW K1200RS, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 BMW K1200RS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. A spring-loaded thermostatic element in the oil thermostat housing is held in place by a cover that is retained by a snap ring. The snap ring may not have been properly installed during production. During vehicle operation, the snap ring could unseat, allowing the cover to loosen or detach, resulting in…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the snap ring installation and if the snap ring is not fully seated, the complete oil pump intermediate flange will be replaced.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 BMW K1200RS have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,994 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear brake caliper, i believe, failed to release on my 1999 BMW k1200rs motorcycle causing the brake to severely overheat causing a fire on the final drive protective boot and the ABS sensor wire. Dam”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 12, 2003 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Rear drive unit bearing and seal failed. This bearing supports the entire bike. When seal failed it dumped rear drive oil all over the rear brakes and rear tire. If i had been in a busy area and could”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 20, 2002 · Power train
Compare BMW K1200RS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K1200RS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 BMW K1200RS | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 BMW K1200RS | 4 | 6 |
| 1999 BMW K1200RS | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 BMW K1200RS | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 BMW K1200RS | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 BMW K1200RS | 0 | 18 |
Checking a specific 1999 BMW K1200RS
How do I know if my 1999 BMW K1200RS 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 BMW K1200RS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 00V264000).
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.