2007 Bmw K1200 R SPORT: complaints, problems and recalls

REGARDING BMW K1200R SPORT MOTORCYCLE. DEFECT PRESENT FROM NEW PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. OBVIOUS "JUTTER" IN CLUTCH LEVER. MECHANICAL NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION OBSERVED WHEN JUTTER IS NOTICED IN LEVER. OBVIOUS UNSAFE LAG FELT IN DRIVETRAIN. DEFECT BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO AND AT 6000 MILE SERVICE. DEALER VERIFIED JUTTER IN SYSTEM. DEALER STATED OTHER SIMILAR MODELS HAD COMPLAINT OF SUCH NATURE BUT WERE CORRECTED BY UPDATING CLUTCH PARTS. I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE HAD THE UPDATED PARTS FACTORY INSTALLED FR…

Owner-reported narrative. 9 miles reported. Look up ODI 10269471 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW K1200 R SPORT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM 15 MPH. AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE FRONT WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT CRASHED AND WAS THROWN TO THE GROUND. THE FRONT WHEEL WAS ROTATED ABNORMALLY TO THE RIGHT AND WAS DETACHED FROM THE BASE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS WELL AS A PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER NOT TO CONTACT HIS INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY WOULD TAKE LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE. A…

Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10350731 at NHTSA ↗

TOTAL ABS FAILURE, THE ABS PUMP WHEN OUT RESULTING IN NO ABS BRAKING. THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. BMW HAS BEEN MAKE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, AND IS ADDRESSING EACH INSTANCE WITH A CASE BY CASE DECISION, THIS IS HAPPENING TO TOO MANY VEHICLES FOR IT GO UNRESOLVED BY BMW NA. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10449179 at NHTSA ↗

THE CLUTCH WOULD ENGAGE IN MANOR THAT CAUSED THE CLUTCH PLATED AND CLUTCH BASKET TO DETERIORATE IN A RAPID FASHION. CAUSING MIS SHIFTING THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. RESULT, REPLACE WITH UPDATED CLUTCH PLATED AND UPDATED BASKET AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10449183 at NHTSA ↗

FUEL WAS HEMORRHAGING ALL OVER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN I PARKED IT AFTER A SHORT RIDE. I NOTICED A TRAIL OF FUEL WHERE I WENT DOWN THE STREET. I HAD JUST TOPPED OFF AND WAS DOWN TO HALF A TANK (APPROX. 2.5 GALLONS) IN ABOUT TEN MILES. SMOKE WAS POURING OFF OF THE ENGINE AND THE SMELL OF FUEL WAS OVERWHELMING. A MAJOR FIRE/EXPLOSION WAS A REAL POSSIBILITY. AFTER COOLING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH A GARDEN HOSE AND RINSING THE FUEL AWAY, I REMOVED THE FAIRINGS AND FUEL TANK. FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP/QUICK DISCONNECT AREA. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10471339 at NHTSA ↗

MY FUEL GAUGE IS ONCE AGAIN READING COMPLETELY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I'VE ONLY GONE 40 MILES ON THE CURRENT TANK WHICH HAS A RANGE OF ABOUT 240 MILES. I JUST HAD THE 5TH FUEL STRIP SENSOR IN MY TANK REPLACED BY MY LOCAL DEALER. BMW IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM YET DOES NOTHING, EXCEPT SAY THEY ARE SORRY. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 6,806 miles reported. Look up ODI 10541893 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2007-02-23 (February 23, 2007)

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE OIL TANK COULD CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE. AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE. OIL ON THE REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW OIL TANK CAP CONTAINING A VALVE TO PREVENT OVERPRESSURE IN THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Reported: 2007-10-02 (October 2, 2007)

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING LONG PERIODS OF RIDING AT SUSTAINED HIGH ENGINE RPM, VIBRATION WITHIN THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID TO FOAM. THIS COULD ALLOW AIR TO ENTER THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING EFFICIENCY.

Consequence: AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL BLEED THE FRONT BRAKES AND INSTALL A DAMPER WEIGHT IN THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. THIS WEIGHT WILL DAMPEN POSSIBLE VIBRATIONS THAT CAN CAUSE FOAMING OF THE BRAKE FLUID. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Reported: 2008-07-25 (July 25, 2008)

BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Reported: 2012-10-05 (October 5, 2012)

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP Limited Edition) motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.

Consequence: Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy: The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Reported: 2020-08-10 (August 10, 2020)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.