2002 Bmw K1200lt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline (8) · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (5) · Power Train (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Bmw K1200lt model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
36 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
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 Adaptive/Mobility 2021-11-24 · MC611104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
with the introduction of the new watertight fuse box a change was made from large type fuses to mini fuses. while the correct fuses are installed in the fuse box, the older, large type fuses were supplied in the on-board tool kit.
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.
Exterior Lighting 2010-08-01 · SIB-63-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2009-12-01 · SIB-16-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. in some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is
Service Brakes, Air:disc 2009-02-25 · SB-17927831-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. e series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). no model years listed. *pe
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
What owners report
2018-11-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 65,000 mi · 🔥 fire“i started my bike up at 8:00 am on a warm morning in my garage as i always do, and backed it out while it was idling perfectly. suddenly smoke began to rise up from the left fairing vent. i shut the engine down and jumped off the bike to determine the source of the smoke. to my surprise, the engine bay was engulfed in flames. i grabbed my garden ho…”
2018-07-25 · Power Train · 103,000 mi“riding on relatively straight, two lane state road in rural georgia ( without having any previous issues). riding approximately 45-50 miles per hour. bike suddenly began making a clanking noise from the rear wheel. rode approximately 20 mph for approximately one-tenth mile to store parking lot. shut down bike and transported to my residence on…”
2017-07-26 · Service Brakes“i can't get the brake warning failure light to stop blinking. the brakes work great07…”
2015-06-11 · Service Brakes · 220,197 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw k1200lt. while driving approximately 65 mph, the brakes failed without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with brake failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 220,197. the vin was not available.…”
2013-06-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 17,000 mi“i was riding down the interstate at 75 mph. i started smelling a strong odor of gas. when i got home i had fuel dripping on the ground underneath the bike. it was on my boots, pants leg and all over the side of my bike. it messed up my paint in some areas and will need to be repainted. i took the side cover off and was able to see the fuel drippi…”
2013-05-13 · Service Brakes · 53,000 mi“abs pump failed on bmw k1200lt 2002, bike was in storage for a year and a half, took out of storage and no servo assisted brakes? *tr…”
2013-03-14 · Service Brakes · 6,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. the contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated randomly. the dealer performed a diagnostic and advised that the abs system could lock while driving. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the motorcycle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 6,500 and the current mileage wa…”
2012-06-07 · Power Train · 57,010 mi“odi no. [xxx], and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. oil leaked over tire and brakes. noticed the leak when tried to stop and didn't stop as it normally did. bmw dealer replaced final drive. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
2012-02-04 · Power Train · 58,000 mi“the linear bearing in the rear drive failed - metal flakes and bearing material appeared in the rear drive oil when the oil was changed. the oil was changed every 3000 - 400 miles and without warning the drive oil became contaminated by a bearing that deteriorated. the bearing cage had not started to fail at this time. the rear drive was removed …”
2012-02-04 · Power Train · 76,244 mi“final drive required replacement for grinding, clunking and vibration. dealer found oil loaded with bearing material and signs of an oil leak. *kb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.