1998 Bmw K1200rs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Bmw K1200rs model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-06-15 · MC650109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it is no longer necessary to place a pmp coded part order to obtain a repair enabling code
Unknown Or Other 2016-02-01 · Pre Delivery · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pre-delivery intervention check list.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2015-12-01 · MC62133778 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
map data should be stored on a 64 gb sd card. in garmin express the note appears that a maximum of 32 gb is possible.
Equipment 2013-09-09 · MC51142327 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
leaks have been reported in fork legs. the cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
Fuel System, Other 2007-11-01 · SB-00-021-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in
Power Train:clutch Assembly 1998-04-14 · 281898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on new clutch parts. *yc
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.