1999 Bmw K1200LT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
49 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
37,290 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 35 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 49 complaints (24.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 18.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 8 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 6 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 4 |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
Power Train: 12; Power Train:Driveline: 8; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 6; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 4; Power Train:Axle Hubs: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Suspension:Rear: 2; Engine: 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 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 20 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 20; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 14 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 11; 2003: 14; 2004: 2; 2005: 3; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2012: 6; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2018: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10009341 · 2002-05-16 (May 16, 2002)
REAR DRIVE FAILURE CAUSES OIL TO LEAKED ONTO REAR TIRES OF MOTORCYCLE AT SPEED. *TS JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761961
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009341 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020547 · 2003-05-27 (May 27, 2003)
REAR DRIVE BEARING FAILURE. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 39,840 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020547 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023588 · 2003-06-23 (June 23, 2003)
1999 BMW MOTORCYCLE, REAR DRIVE FAILURE ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO REAR TIRE AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 35,120 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025165 · 2003-06-30 (June 30, 2003)
SHIFT LINKAGE BROKE ON 1999 BMW K1200 LT ICON MOTORCYCLE. VIN [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025166 · 2003-06-30 (June 30, 2003)
READR END AND DRIVESHAFT FAILURE ON 1999 BMW K1200 LT ICON MOTORCYCLE. VIN [VIN removed]
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025166 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025449 · 2003-07-05 (July 5, 2003)
REAR DRIVE FAILURE ON 1999 BMWK1200LT MOTORCYCLE
Owner-reported narrative. 70 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025449 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025494 · 2003-07-06 (July 6, 2003)
SUFFERED A REAR DRIVE ASSY FAILURE ON A 1999 BMW K1200LT-C, BETWEEN 14-16K MILES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030246 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE - FINAL DRIVE WENT OUT. THE FINAL DRIVE STARTING MAKING NOISE THEN DUMPED ALL FLUID ONTO THE REAR BRAKE AND TIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030246 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.