Bmw K 1200 R problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
26,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2008 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 40.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 20.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 1; Tires: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (1). 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 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 10585899 · 2014-05-07 (May 7, 2014)
2007 BMW K1200. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE ABS MODULATOR SYSTEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED JUST WEEKS OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP, THE BRAKE FAILED COMPLETELY, AND A RED LIGHT STARTED FLASHING RAPIDLY. HE TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY KEPT IT FOR TWO WEEKS. A SERVICE REP FROM BMW EXAMINED THE BIKE, AND WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS AN INTERMITTENT EVENT, THAT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO REPEAT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND THE SERVICE REP INFORMED HIM THE CULPRIT WAS A FAULTY REAR BRAKE SWIT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10585899 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10681306 · 2015-02-04 (February 4, 2015)
ABS PUMP FAILED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10681306 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11619174 · 2024-10-10 (October 10, 2024)
My motorcycle developed a large fuel leak running over the hot engine. i found the leak to be coming from the fitting where the fuel line attaches at the fuel pump. This motorcycle already had a repair several thousand miles ago for the same issue. Apparently it wasn't fixed. correctly because it is leaking pretty bad. Was the improved part installed? If so, Is the improved part also faulty?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11619174 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 2