2002 BMW K1200RS
0 recalls — 21 complaints — 9 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
4 crashes 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2, 2016
Incident date: May 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW K1200RS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED DAILY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V028000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 9, 2015
WHILE RIDING THE BIKE A FEW DAYS AGO, THE ABS FAILURE LIGHTS CAME ON. I SHUT THE BIKE OFF, AND RESTARTED TO ATTEMPT TO RESET THE SYSTEM. THIS DID NOT WORK. LATER IN THE DAY, WHEN STARTING THE BIKE UP,...THE ABS WAS FUNCTIONING, FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THEN THE FAILURE LIGHTS AGAIN CAME ON AND HAVE C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 9, 2015
WHILE RIDING THE BIKE A FEW DAYS AGO, THE ABS FAILURE LIGHTS CAME ON. I SHUT THE BIKE OFF, AND RESTARTED TO ATTEMPT TO RESET THE SYSTEM. THIS DID NOT WORK. LATER IN THE DAY, WHEN STARTING THE BIKE UP,...THE ABS WAS FUNCTIONING, FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THEN THE FAILURE LIGHTS AGAIN CAME ON AND HAVE C... Read more
TIRES
Jul 13, 2014
Incident date: May 19, 2014
I PUT SHENKO MOTORCYCLE TIRES ON MY 2002 BMW MOTORCYCLE. AFTER ABOUT 3000 MILES THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE BASE. I COMPLAINED TO SHENKO AND THE DEALER I PURCHASED THEM FROM. THIS WAS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION ON A MOTORCYCLE WITH A PASSENGER. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THIS PROBLEM IS MORE C... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 13, 2013
Incident date: May 9, 2013
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP TO MY FIRST REPORT OF THIS DATE. BMW APPARENTLY CONDUCTED A RECALL (04V-028) FOR LEAKS WITH THIS COUPLING, HOWEVER THE RECALL ADDRESSED LEAKS FROM THE QUICK DISCONNECT O-RING AND THE HOSE CLAMPS. IN THIS CASE THE BODY OF THE PLASTIC MALE END OF THE COUPLING INITIALLY CRACKS AND T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 13, 2013
Incident date: May 9, 2013
STARTED MY BMW K1200RS AND BACKED IT OUT OF THE GARAGE. NOTICED A SPRAY EMANATING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE ABOVE THE VALVE COVE. SHUT THE BIKE DOWN AND CHECKED FOR THE LEAK. FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING WAS CRACKED ALLOWING FUEL TO SPRAY OUT IN A FINE MIST. THI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 13, 2013
Incident date: Jan 15, 2013
SLOWING DOWN TO STOP ABS BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. FRONT ABS STILL WORKS BUT REAR WENT OUT. TOOK IT TO BMW DEALER SERVICE TECH SAYS HAD TO REPLACE A LOT OF ABS UNITS IN THE PAST BUT NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL. THIS PART IS 2332.00 PLUS LABOR. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 18, 2009
Incident date: Sep 16, 2009
THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE IS WITHIN A FUEL LINE COUPLING SYSTEM. THE O-RINGS WITHIN THE COUPLING SYSTEM, WHICH HELP TO SEAL THE COUPLING, WERE EATEN AWAY AND GASOLINE SPRAYS OUT OF THE COUPLING. THIS LEAKING SPRAY OCCURS WHENEVER THE MACHINE IS TURNED ON, OR RUNNING... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 10, 2009
Incident date: Jul 15, 2009
MALE END OF FUEL QUICK DISCONNECT BROKE, SPRAYING FUEL. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER, THEY SAID THAT THIS WAS COMMON, AND THAT MINE HAD A PLASTIC MALE END, AND THAT A REPLACEMENT MALE END WAS AVAILABLE FOR TWENTY SOMETHING DOLLARS AND WAS BEING USED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON LATER MODEL BIKES.. FOR M... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 5, 2009
Incident date: Apr 22, 2009
2002 BMW K1200RS MOTORCYCLE FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING FAILED WHILE IN USE CAUSING FUEL UNDER HIGH PRESSURE TO LEAK OUT ONTO HOT ENGINE & RIDER'S RIGHT LEG, RISKING FIRE, CRASH AND SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH. OWNER AT OWN EXPENSE AND TIME REPLACED ALL FOUR COUPLINGS AND CLAMPS, TWO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 13, 2007
Incident date: Sep 5, 2007
FAILURE OF FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT. THIS WAS A RECALL AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE ORIGINAL THAT FAILED WITH THE SAME KIND THAT FAILED AGAIN. THIS REPRESENTS A FIRE HAZARD FOR ALL OWNERS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 19, 2007
Incident date: Mar 18, 2007
1;EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION - GAGE READING VS. MILEAGE DRIVEN. HEAVY GASOLINE ODOR WHEN STOPPED, SEVERE GASOLINE LEAK. 2; MECHANICAL FAILURE OF FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING ON FUEL RETURN LINE - - CRACKED FITTING. 3; CARRIED OUT ROADSIDE REPAIR. REMOVED FAULTY FITTING AND REPLACED WITH STRA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Apr 5, 2006
Incident date: Mar 6, 2006
ON MARCH 6, 2006, I STARTED RIDING MY 2002 BMW K1200RS AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR END OF THE MOTORCYCLE FELT NOT QUITE RIGHT. STOPPING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I CHECKED AIR PRESSURE, LUG NUTS TIGHT AND LOOKED FOR ANY FLUID LEAKS. EVERYTHING APPEARED OK. I ALSO GRABBED THE REAR TIRE TO DETERMINE IF... Read more
CHILD SEAT
Jun 6, 2004
Incident date: May 26, 2004
ROAD DEFECT ON BRIDGE ON I-70 WHERE IT CROSSES I-270 JUST WEST OF ST. LOUIS, MO. DRIVING IN THE RAIN WE HIT A METAL JOINT THAT RUNS LENGTHWISE WITH THE BRIDGE IN THE RIGHT TIRE GROOVE OF THE LEFT HAND LANE. BEING RECESSED INTO THE ROAD, BEING METAL, AND NOT VISIBLE UNTIL WITHIN ABOUT 40 FEET OF TH... Read more
Crash
2 injured
EQUIPMENT
Jun 6, 2004
Incident date: May 26, 2004
ROAD DEFECT ON BRIDGE ON I-70 WHERE IT CROSSES I-270 JUST WEST OF ST. LOUIS, MO. DRIVING IN THE RAIN WE HIT A METAL JOINT THAT RUNS LENGTHWISE WITH THE BRIDGE IN THE RIGHT TIRE GROOVE OF THE LEFT HAND LANE. BEING RECESSED INTO THE ROAD, BEING METAL, AND NOT VISIBLE UNTIL WITHIN ABOUT 40 FEET OF TH... Read more
Crash
2 injured
TIRES
Jun 6, 2004
Incident date: May 26, 2004
ROAD DEFECT ON BRIDGE ON I-70 WHERE IT CROSSES I-270 JUST WEST OF ST. LOUIS, MO. DRIVING IN THE RAIN WE HIT A METAL JOINT THAT RUNS LENGTHWISE WITH THE BRIDGE IN THE RIGHT TIRE GROOVE OF THE LEFT HAND LANE. BEING RECESSED INTO THE ROAD, BEING METAL, AND NOT VISIBLE UNTIL WITHIN ABOUT 40 FEET OF TH... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 11, 2004
Incident date: Jul 6, 2003
BRAKE LINE CRACKED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 9, 2003
COMMON REAR-END FAILURE IN BMW MOTORCYCLES. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 26, 2003
Incident date: Jul 18, 2003
REAR END FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE HESITATES SEVERELY JUST ABOVE AN IDLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENS ONLY DURING HOT WEATHER AND IS OBVIOUSLY A FUEL SCHEDULING PROBLEM ENGINEERED INTO THE VEHICLE. MANY OTHERS COMPLAIN OF THE SAME PROBLEM WITH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Sep 20, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
DATA ATTRIBUTED TO BMW INDICATES THAT THE FAILURE RATE OF FINAL DRIVE ON THIS MOTORCYLE IS ON THE ORDER OF *THREE* (3) PERCENT -- A VERY HIGH RATE CONSIDERING THE CRITICALITY OF THE ASSEMBLY -- THE REAR WHEEL OF THE MOTORCYCLE IS HELD ON *ONLY* BY THE HUB/RING GEAR THAT IS SUPPORTED BY THE LARGE BEA... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 BMW K1200RS
9 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 022100 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 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.
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
SIB-61-001-08
Mar 1, 2008
022100 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
BMW MOTORCYCLES: ESA REAR SPRING STRUT CANNOT BE CALIBRATED WITH THE GT1, CIP ERROR 14007. ALL MODELS WITH ESA, EXCEPT R1200R (K27), R1200GS (K25/11) AND R1200GS ADV. (K25/12). MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
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