2007 Bmw K 1200 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2015-03-11 · campaign 15V141000 · 43,426 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Risk: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2013-12-12 · campaign 13V617000 · 50,184 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2010-06-18 · campaign 10V276000 · 15,532 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK.
Risk: IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (25)
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-11-13 · MC160214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ã¢ââfuel stripã¢ââ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-11-30 · MC610107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is a possibility of the "ews" (electronic immobilizer) error message being displayed in the instrument cluster of the k 1200 gt (k44). if this occurs the engine will not start.
Structure 2021-11-30 · MC460807 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturing tolerances between the center stand and the main frame can result in excessive endplay of the center-stand pivot mount.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. the installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
Electrical System 2021-07-01 · MC55297495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-07-08 · Service Brakes · 32,000 mi“abs failed. on freeway. no warning. less then 36k miles. this turns out is common problem with bmw. please read: http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/k1200-1300gt-next-generation/67353-abs-pump-failure.html http://www.xs-adventure.com/motorcycle/bmw-motorcycle-brake-failure http://www.i-bmw.com/showthread.php?t=33170 …”
2015-04-09 · Service Brakes · 14,000 mi“upon starting the motorcycle the "normal" checklist was replaced with "brake failure". dealer tested the abs unit and indeed it failed. used this motorcycle in a very limited capacity due to limited braking. dealer stated the unit was not covered under warranty or recall. in researching this problem i have found it is a common issue with this u…”
2013-08-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 33,400 mi“fuel pump mounting boss for fuel line connection cracked. fuel sprays onto back of engine and flows on to the exhaust system, i saw smoke coming from under bike when stopped at end of driveway. saw fuel running down the side of the engine on to the exhaust. the motorcycle was not fully warm, it had been running only 1-2 minutes. based on the flow…”
2013-08-19 · Service Brakes · 42,000 mi“complete abs system failure. *tr…”
2012-05-24 · Engine · 29,452 mi“this motorcycle has repeatedly stalled as i decelerate to a stop. the day of this report it stalled 5 times. the dealer has not been able to determine why this happens after several inspections by the dealer. the motorcycle restarts immediately but it is a safety issue since braking and traffic flow problems are created by this stalling. this i…”
2012-04-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 59,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt. the contact stated that he noticed adhesive leaking from the vehicle while driving 65 mph. he later discovered that there was a gasoline leak. the dealer and an independent mechanic were contacted and advised him that there was an update for the system. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired…”
2011-11-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 29,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt motorcycle. the contact noticed while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake warning indicator illuminated and the anti-lock brake system suddenly became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the abs pump was replaced at the owner's expense. the dealer offere…”
2011-08-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 47,000 mi“failure of final drive (both u-joints, drive shaft, final drive bearings and gears), model selection does not include the my model. k1200lt, there are two listings for k1200gt. these are not the same bike. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.