BMW K1200 LT recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 153 owner complaints for the BMW K1200 LT (model years 2000–2006, 2008–2009). The most reported problem area is power train (92 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (17 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (51), 2002 (37) and 2001 (25). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW K1200 LT model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 92 | 5 of 9 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | 4 of 9 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 16 | 4 of 9 | |
| Suspension | 11 | 4 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 6 | 3 of 9 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V438000 | Sep 9, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2005 | 380 |
| 04V304000 | Jun 23, 2004 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2005 | 181 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 6 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.