2004 Bmw K1200lt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
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 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 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
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-07-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 43,360 mi“fuel line quick disconnect failed as vehicle slowed for stopping at intersection. fuel under pressure from running engine was released onto the engine, the road surface and driver's right leg. no warning, sound or loss of engine power, just strong smell of gasoline until i looked down and saw the fuel wetting everything. this is apparently a common…”
2011-07-06 · Tires · 52,000 mi · 💥 crash“tire on motorcycle separated on highway. resulted in loss of control, injured both riders, bike was totaled. *tr…”
2010-10-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 29,300 mi“bmw 2004 k1200lt motorcycle fuel line quick release fitting broke spraying fuel on me while i was driving made out of plastic and will break bmw said there is no recall this is a poor design and will happen again. *tr…”
2009-09-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 58,000 mi“tl*the contact owns 2004 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. the motorcycle was in a parked position when the contact observed an excessive amount of fuel leaking. the motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated the failure was contributed to the fuel line. the original fuel line was made of plastic and it was rep…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.