BMW K1200 S recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 47 owner complaints for the BMW K1200 S (model years 2003–2008, 2010). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (19 complaints), followed by service brakes (10 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW K1200 S model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | 4 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 10 | 3 of 7 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 4 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 of 7 | |
| Engine | 5 | 4 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V471000 | Aug 10, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2005–2008 | 16,926 |
| 15V141000 | Mar 11, 2015 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2005–2008 | 43,426 |
| 13V617000 | Dec 12, 2013 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2005–2008 | 50,184 |
| 12V487000 | Oct 5, 2012 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 2007–2008 | 2,483 |
| 10V488000 | Oct 8, 2010 | Suspension: rear | 2005–2008 | 11,826 |
| 08V342000 | Jul 25, 2008 | Steering | 2007 | 428 |
| 08V245000 | Jun 4, 2008 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc | 2008 | 548 |
| 08V239000 | Jun 2, 2008 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2008 | 39 |
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 3 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 2 people injured and 1 death 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.