Bmw K 1200 GT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
28,082 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 to 2008 model years. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 22 complaints (40.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 54.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 13.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
Service Brakes: 9; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Power Train: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 6; 2014: 5; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11457421 · 2022-03-19 (March 19, 2022)
Fuel level sensor failure. Fuel gauge showed half a tank full, but it was actually empty. The engine stalled. Brakes do not work with engine stalled. The BMW dealer confirmed the malfunction and said it was a common failure. There were not previous instances of this same problem with my motorcycle. No warnings of any kind.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11457421 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10435134 · 2011-11-10 (November 10, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW K1200 GT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE ABS PUMP WAS REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE DEALER OFFERED A FIFTY PERCENT DISCOUNT TOWARDS THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10435134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10555953 · 2013-12-13 (December 13, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW K1200 GT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID FROM UNDER HIM AND CRASHED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS INDEPENDENTLY INSPECTED AND A FUEL LEAK WAS DISCOVERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,082.
Owner-reported narrative. 28,082 miles reported. Look up ODI 10555953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10537077 · 2013-08-24 (August 24, 2013)
FUEL PUMP MOUNTING BOSS FOR FUEL LINE CONNECTION CRACKED. FUEL SPRAYS ONTO BACK OF ENGINE AND FLOWS ON TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER BIKE WHEN STOPPED AT END OF DRIVEWAY. SAW FUEL RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE ON TO THE EXHAUST. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT FULLY WARM, IT HAD BEEN RUNNING ONLY 1-2 MINUTES. BASED ON THE FLOW OF LEAKING FUEL, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST REACHED NORMALLY OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED AT K-BIKES.COM AND I-BMW.COM AND ON THIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10537077 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10459594 · 2012-05-24 (May 24, 2012)
THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS REPEATEDLY STALLED AS I DECELERATE TO A STOP. THE DAY OF THIS REPORT IT STALLED 5 TIMES. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THIS HAPPENS AFTER SEVERAL INSPECTIONS BY THE DEALER. THE MOTORCYCLE RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY BUT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE BRAKING AND TRAFFIC FLOW PROBLEMS ARE CREATED BY THIS STALLING. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN RECURRING FOR THE YEAR I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 29,452 miles reported. Look up ODI 10459594 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10534320 · 2013-08-08 (August 8, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 12,534 miles reported. Look up ODI 10534320 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 |
2003: 0; 2006: 2; 2007: 3; 2008: 3