2008 BMW K 1200 GT
3 recalls, 12 complaints - 18 TSBs
15V141000 Mar 11, 2015
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 20... Read more
Consequence
If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
13V617000 Dec 12, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the aux... Read more
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
10V276000 Jun 18, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAI... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 1, 2021
Incident date: Feb 10, 2021
THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE ON THIS 2008 BMW K1200GT IS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE BELOW. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AS SEEN IN THIS LINK: HTTPS://WWW.ASPHALTANDRUBBER.COM/RECALL/BMW-FUEL-FLANGE-LEAK-RECALL-2020/ AND ALSO AT THE LINK BELOW WHICH SHOWS NHTSA'S LETTER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM HTTPS:/... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 24, 2015
Incident date: May 25, 2012
FIRST INDICATION OF THE FINAL DRIVE FAILING WAS A CLUNKING SOUND FROM THE REAR WHEN RUNNING OVER EXPANSION JOINTS AT HIGHWAY SPEED ,5/25/12 @ 15,784 MILES. THERE WAS NO EXTERNAL OIL LEAK. THE DEALER MADE REPAIR AT MY EXPENSE. SECOND FAILURE ON DAY TRIP 9/24/15 @ 26,687 NOTICED CLUNKING RIDING ON ROU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jul 23, 2015
ABS PUMP FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 23, 2015
Incident date: May 20, 2012
ON MY WAY HOME AFTER A 250 MILE RIDE, ABOUT 5 MILES FROM HOME WHEN I WOULD RIDE OVER A ROAD SEAM THE BIKE WOULD HESITATE. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I PUT THE BIKE ON CENTER STAND AND SHOOK REAR WHEEL AT FROM THE 3 TO 9 O'CLOCK POSITIONS, THERE WAS AT LEAST 3/8" OF AN INCH PLAY SIDE TO SIDE AND 6AND 12 O'C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 13, 2014
Incident date: May 30, 2014
MY 2008 BMW K1200GT I HAVE OWNED SINCE NEW AND WITH ONLY 21,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER HAD ITS ABS PUMP FAIL. WHEN TOLD ABOUT THE ISSUE THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO CLEAR THE TROUBLE CODES AND THE BRAKE FAIL LIGHT CAME BACK ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS MY BIKE HAS NO ABS WHICH IS A HUGE DEAL ON 2 WHEELS. JUST... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 26, 2014
Incident date: Jun 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW K1200 GT MOTORCYLCE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF ROAD, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ST... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 25, 2014
Incident date: Jun 7, 2014
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN REAR WHEEL, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF FINAL DRIVE BEARINGS. UPON ATTEMPTED REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE CROWN BEARINGS DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE AXLE IS WORN ENOUGH THAT THE BEARINGS FALL OFF THE AXLE. DEALER ADVISES THE BEARING... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 30, 2014
Incident date: May 17, 2014
WHILE RIDING ON TWISTY ROAD, MOTORCYCLE LOST POWER, CAUSING BIKE TO FALL INTO SHARP TURN, NEARLY RESULTING IN POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS INCIDENT WAS DUE TO LACK OF FUEL RESULTING FROM FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS WORKING FINE PRIOR TO INCIDENT SO NO HISTORY OF MALFUNCTIONING F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 7, 2014
Incident date: Apr 6, 2014
THE ABS PUMP FAILED ON MY MOTORCYCLE WITH ONLY 21,330 MILES ON IT. I STILL HAVE BRAKING ABILITY BUT DO NOT HAVE ABS BRAKING SAFETY. THERE IS NO REASON FOR AN ABS PUMP TO FAIL ON A BIKE THAT SEES LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ANNUALLY. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 8, 2013
Incident date: Apr 12, 2013
ABS MODULE TRIGGERED A "FAULT" . ABS IMMEDIATELY STOPPED WORKING. ULTIMATELY, I HAD THE UNIT REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE COMPANY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO STUCK ELECTRICAL MOTOR BRUSHES THAT ACTIVATE THE VALVE ASSEMBLY. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 3, 2013
Incident date: Sep 29, 2012
ABS SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE PUMP. (BMW PN 34517715109). *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jul 25, 2013
Incident date: Jul 18, 2013
MY BMW MOTORCYCLE HAS, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER (CROSS COUNTRY BMWIN METUCHEN NJ) , SUSTAINED A FAILURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE FINAL DRIVE, AN $1800 PART. THE BIKE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY AN AUTHORIZED BMW DEALER ACCORDING TO THE FACTORY SCHEDULE AND HAS NOT BEEN RIDDEN OFF-ROAD OR IN AN AGGRESS... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 BMW K 1200 GT
18 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 |
| 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 |
| 092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
MC160214
Nov 13, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel Strip??A?A? equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
MC610107
Nov 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
There is a possibility of the "EWS" (electronic immobilizer) error message being displayed in the instrument cluster of the K 1200 GT (K44). If this occurs the engine will not start.
MC460807
Nov 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Manufacturing tolerances between the center stand and the main frame can result in excessive endplay of the center-stand pivot mount.
MC460807
Nov 30, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Manufacturing tolerances between the center stand and the main frame can result in excessive endplay of the center-stand pivot mount.
MC000521
Sep 20, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communic
MC55297495
Jul 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger bein
MC650109
Jun 15, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
MC50349142
Nov 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
MC6100211
Feb 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults have affected some of these motorcycles. When the hot engine is cranked over the starter motor turns reluctantly, starter speed is no
SIB-16-002-14
Jun 1, 2014
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL
SIB-16-002-14
Jun 1, 2014
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL
SIB-11-03-08
Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
BMW K 1200 GT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW K 1200 GT across all model years (2006, 2008).
8
Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths