BMW K1200 R recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 23 owner complaints for the BMW K1200 R (model years 2003–2008). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (10 complaints), followed by power train (5 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (7).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
200851 00
200775 00
2006616 20
200531 00
200410 00
200302 00

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all BMW K1200 R model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Fuel/propulsion system10 2 of 6
Power train5 3 of 6
Service brakes, hydraulic4 2 of 6
Electrical system2 1 of 6
Service brakes1 1 of 6

All 8 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
20V471000Aug 10, 2020 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump2005–200816,926
15V141000Mar 11, 2015 Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2006–200843,426
13V617000Dec 12, 2013 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump2006–200850,184
12V487000Oct 5, 2012 Service brakes, hydraulic2007–20082,483
10V488000Oct 8, 2010 Suspension: rear2005–200811,826
08V342000Jul 25, 2008 Steering2007428
07V066000Feb 23, 2007 Engine and engine cooling2005–20076,631
06V164000May 15, 2006 Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip200613,200

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 2 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 1 person 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.