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2002 Bmw K1200RS problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

18 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

29,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 18 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior422.2%
Fuel system concerns15.6%

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
Service Brakes
2
Tires
2
Child Seat
1
Equipment
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings2
Service Brakes2
Tires2
Child Seat1
Equipment1

Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Tires: 2; Child Seat: 1; Equipment: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
5
25,000 to 49,999
8
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0005
25,000 to 49,9998
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 4 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.

2002
2
2003
2
2004
2
2006
1
2007
2
2009
3
2013
3
2014
1
2015
1
2016
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20022
20032
20042
20061
20072
20093
20133
20141
20151
20161

2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2009: 3; 2013: 3; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 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 10073450 · 2004-05-11 (May 11, 2004)

BRAKE LINE CRACKED. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10073450 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10154607 · 2006-04-05 (April 5, 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 THERE WAS ANY PLAY IN THE REAR END. THERE WAS NONE. I CONTINUED ON. A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD, THE MOTORCYCLE BECAME VERY UNSTABLE AND IT FELT LIKE THE REAR WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE MOTORCYCLE STOPPED WIT…

Owner-reported narrative. 33,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154607 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10284479 · 2009-09-18 (September 18, 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, AS THE FUEL PUMP JUST KEEPS PUMPING FUEL OUT OF THE LEAK. CONSEQUENCES COULD BE A FIRE IF THE LEAK HAPPENS AT SPEED OUT ON THE ROAD, AND THE OPERATOR IS UNAWARE THAT THE GASOLINE IS BEING SPRAYED ALL OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. NOTHING HAS B…

Owner-reported narrative. 42,863 miles reported. Look up ODI 10284479 at NHTSA ↗