2004 Bmw K Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
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.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
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
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
2015-03-15 · Service Brakes · 24,000 mi“the brake failure light lit up and i lost power brakes and even at 10 mph it was extremely difficult to stop the bike. the module controls the servo linkage also. this is a know problem with bmw k bikes with abs and bmw refuses to recall the bikes. i believe it is a serious safety problem and riders cannot get any help from bmw. it is a 2500 dollar…”
2008-11-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 14,000 mi“fuel line quick disconnect began spraying me and my 2004 bmw k1200rs motorcycle with gasoline while riding. the mc was not drivable due to the obvious fire hazard. checked the internet. found nhtsa campaign id number 04v028000. went to my local bmw dealer where i bought the bike and have had it serviced. was told that my mc was not covered by t…”
2007-10-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 37,900 mi“upon arriving at home and shutting down the motorcycle, i could smell gas coming from the bike. i checked the fuel line quick disconnects and found that one was leaking fuel. since the fuel pump was off, the fuel was not leaking very badly. i attempted to press the quick disconnect coupling together to insure that it was fully seated. when i di…”
2006-10-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 27,676 mi“notice of gasoline smell coming from right side. when examined, gas was dangerously spraying the entire valve cover, gear housing, bottom of transmission housing, and my right leg. the entire plastic quick disconnect of the return line sheared apart, causing the leak. dealer has not corrected it yet since all were closed. i was able to find rep…”
2004-03-25 · Vehicle Speed Control“car gas pedal sticks and then lunges forward, causing the car to be hard to control and unpredictable. bmw dealer refuses to service car. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.