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2002 Bmw K1200rs problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (4) · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

84 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

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18
Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service bulletins
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (8)

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.

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

Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2016-03-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 28,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw k1200rs. while driving approximately 5 mph, fuel leaked from the engine compartment without warning. the failure recurred daily. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000. …”

2015-12-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 33,000 mi

“while riding the bike a few days ago, the abs failure lights came on. i shut the bike off, and restarted to attempt to reset the system. this did not work. later in the day, when starting the bike up,...the abs was functioning, for about 15 minutes, then the failure lights again came on and have constantly stayed on since. the bike is a 2002 and…”

2014-07-13 · Tires · 120,000 mi

“i put shenko motorcycle tires on my 2002 bmw motorcycle. after about 3000 miles the tread separated from the tire base. i complained to shenko and the dealer i purchased them from. this was a life threatening situation on a motorcycle with a passenger. i have done research and this problem is more common than it should be. shenko should not be sell…”

2013-05-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 30,000 mi

“this is a follow-up to my first report of this date. bmw apparently conducted a recall (04v-028) for leaks with this coupling, however the recall addressed leaks from the quick disconnect o-ring and the hose clamps. in this case the body of the plastic male end of the coupling initially cracks and then separates allowing fuel under 100 psi to flow …”

2013-05-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 30,000 mi

“started my bmw k1200rs and backed it out of the garage. noticed a spray emanating from the right side of the engine above the valve cove. shut the bike down and checked for the leak. found that the plastic fuel line quick disconnect coupling was cracked allowing fuel to spray out in a fine mist. this could have easily caught fire if the bike had be…”

2013-02-13 · Service Brakes · 13,101 mi

“slowing down to stop abs brake lights came on. front abs still works but rear went out. took it to bmw dealer service tech says had to replace a lot of abs units in the past but not covered under warranty or recall. this part is 2332.00 plus labor. *tr…”

2009-09-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 42,863 mi

“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 …”

2009-08-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 14,000 mi

“male end of fuel quick disconnect broke, spraying fuel. when i called the dealer, they said that this was common, and that mine had a plastic male end, and that a replacement male end was available for twenty something dollars and was being used as original equipment on later model bikes.. for me this ended well. i noticed it as i was about to…”

2009-05-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 20,100 mi

“2002 bmw k1200rs motorcycle fuel line quick disconnect coupling failed while in use causing fuel under high pressure to leak out onto hot engine & rider's right leg, risking fire, crash and serious injury or possible death. owner at own expense and time replaced all four couplings and clamps, two male and two female. old parts are available. *tr…”

2007-10-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

“failure of fuel line quick disconnect. this was a recall and the dealer replaced the original that failed with the same kind that failed again. this represents a fire hazard for all owners and corrective action should be taken. *tr…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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