1999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
0 recalls — 13 complaints — 2 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
WHEELS
Nov 12, 2009
Incident date: Sep 7, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW K1200LTI. THE REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-25 MPH. CONSEQUENTLY HE AND THE PASSENGER WERE EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE . BOTH OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHIC... Read more
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN
Jul 31, 2009
Incident date: Jul 28, 2009
THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED DUE TO THE LARGE CROWN GEAR BALL BEARING BREAKING APART LEAVING ME ON THE ROADSIDE,THIS HAPPENS TO ALOT OF BMW K 1200 LT MOTORCYCLES OWNERS AS BMW USED INFERIOR COMPONENTS AND POOR DESIGNING METHODS FOR THIS HEAVY 860 POUND MOTORCYCLE,IT USES THE SAME TYPE OF FINAL THAT IS US... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 4, 2007
Incident date: Oct 18, 2007
FINAL DRIVE ON A 1999 BMW (NOT LISTED FOR MOTORCYCLES) K1200LT FAILED WITH UNDER 45,000 MILES. *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Nov 7, 2007
Incident date: Aug 12, 2005
FAILURE OF FINAL DRIVE ON BMW MOTORCYCLE. BIKE HAD 50,000 MILES. COST $2,000 TO REPAIR, NOT COVERED! *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Jul 20, 2007
Incident date: Oct 15, 2006
I HAD TWO BEARING FAILURES IN THE FINAL DRIVE OF MY BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. BOTH OF THESE BEARING FAILURES COULD HAVE LED TO A RUPTURE OF THE SEAL WHICH WOULD HAVE LET THE FINAL DRIVE LUBE FLOW OUT OF THE FINAL DRIVE ONTO THE REAR BRAKE AND REAR TIRE WHICH WOULD HAVE MADE THE REAR TIRE LOOSE TRACT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Oct 4, 2004
Incident date: Sep 27, 2004
BEARINGS IN THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF LUBRICATION AND AN UNSTABLE REAR TIRE PREVENTING FURTHER SAFE TRAVEL.*AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jun 3, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
REAR DRIVE FAILURE ON BMW K1200 LT. MOTORCYCLE STARTED VIBRATING AND REAR END STARTED WOBBLING. *JB
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Apr 27, 2004
Incident date: Apr 25, 2004
REAR DRIVE BEARING FAILURE, SECOND ONE IN 13,000 MILES. REAR DRIVE WAS NOTICABLY LOUD. HARMONIC GROWLING NOISE. I DISSASEMBLED IT AND THE LARGE BALL BEARING IS PITTED. THIS TIME I CAUGHT IT BEFORE CATASTOPHIC FAILURE. I PURCHASED A USED REAR DRIVE AND WILL REBUILD MY OLD ONE SO I CAN CARRY A SP... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 29, 2003
Incident date: Sep 26, 2003
REAR DRIVE OF MOTORCYCLE HAS FAILED AT 31K MILES
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Sep 3, 2003
Incident date: Aug 25, 2003
SEVERE VIBRATION, NOISE AND LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO REAR END DRIVE FAILURE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Jul 16, 2003
Incident date: Jul 4, 2003
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE FAILED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jul 7, 2003
Incident date: May 28, 2002
REAR DRIVE FAILURE ONA A BMW MOTORCYCLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 21, 1999
POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF MOTORCYCLE EXPERINCED FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS TO GEAR LEVER WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A SMALL STONE THAT BOUNCED UP ON TOP OF A FLAT PORTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM LOCATED UNDER THE ENGINE CLUTCH LEVER ARM AND WEDGED BETWEEN THE ENGINE CLUTCH ARM AND EXHAUST PREVENTING THE CLUTCH A... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
SB-00-021-07
Nov 1, 2007
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
#2862
Dec 30, 1998
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
PROBLEMS CONCERNING POOR DISENGAGEMENT WHEN SUBJECT TO HIGH HEAT LOAD AS WELL AS PREMATURE CLUTCH WEAR. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations — BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE09026
Opened: May 18, 2009 — Closed: Sep 18, 2009
MOTORCYCLE FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION
THIS PE WAS OPENED AFTER NHTSA RECEIVED 3 VOQS CONCERNING ALLEGED FRONT AXLE SEPARATIONS ON CERTAIN BMW F650 GS MODEL MOTORCYCLES SOLD FOR USE IN THE UNITED STATES (THE SUBJECT VEHICLES).COMPLAINTS INVOLVING MOTORCYCLES IN NON-US MARKETS ARE NOT COUNTED IN THIS TOTAL.AFTER GATHERING ADDITIONAL INFOR... Read more
PE03054
Opened: Dec 1, 2003 — Closed: Jan 23, 2004
FUEL LINE LEAKAGE
BMW IS CONDUCTING A RECALL (04V-028).AN INFORMATION REQUEST(IR)RESPONSE WAS NOT RECEIVED. UPON BMW'S RECEIPT OF THE IR, AND AFTER DISCUSSIONS WITH ODI, BMWDETERMINED THAT A RECALL WAS NECESSARY. ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING CONTAINED WITHIN THE FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME ... Read more
BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW BMW MOTORCYCLE across all model years.
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Total Recalls
60
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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