1997 BMW K1200RS
0 recalls — 1 complaints — 6 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 2, 2001
THE SEAL THAT HOLDS ONE QUART OF 90WT OIL FAILED AND POURED THE CONTENTS ON THE REAR TIRE. IF WE HAD NOT NOTICED THE NOISE AND STOPPED BEFORE THE OIL LEAKED OUT, WE WOULD HAVE SURELY BEEN INJURED IN THE RESULTING CRASH CAUSED BY THIS HORRIBLE LEAK. A MOTORCYCLE'S TIRE COVERED IN OIL IS THE MOST DANG... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 BMW K1200RS
6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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
Pre Delivery
Feb 1, 2016
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Pre-delivery Intervention Check List.
MC62133778
Dec 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
MC62133778
Dec 1, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
MC51142327
Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
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%
NHTSA Safety Investigations — BMW K1200RS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98047
Opened: Aug 27, 1998 — Closed: Oct 15, 1998
FUEL TANK LEAK
ALLEGED THAT THE FUEL LEAKS AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
SQ97023
Opened: Nov 14, 1997 — Closed: Dec 22, 1997
REDUCED CLUTCH AND BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS
IN AUGUST 1997, BMW CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THREAD CONTAMINATION ON THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVERS ADJUSTING SCREWS.THIS GREASE CONTAMINATION NEGATES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LOCTITE AND THIS CAN SEGNIFICANTLY REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.DUE TO THIS INVESTIGATION, BMW HAS INCREAS... Read more
BMW K1200RS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW K1200RS across all model years (1998–2000).
6
Total Recalls
42
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths