2007 Bmw K1200 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Engine And Engine Cooling (4) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3)
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Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-08-10 · campaign 20V471000 · 16,926 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Suspension:rear 2010-10-08 · campaign 10V488000 · 11,826 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
Risk: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. 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
2018-05-10 · Vehicle Speed Control“i have a 2007 k1200gt motorcycle, an early production model, that has developed a problem with the engine speed control - the engine expectedly revs up and down (hunts). i did an internet search and found bmw north america service bulletin 13 003 07 (058), which describes the exact problem with the bike. the service bulletin was intended for these …”
2017-02-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 42,000 mi“fuel strip failure for second time after bmw extended warranty to 12 years after original date of purchase. this is a safety issue because the low fuel light remains on constantly. could cause a crash if the motorcycle were to run out of fuel.…”
2016-06-30 · Engine · 29,365 mi“for the second time the ening shut off completely under accelaration. the electronics and engine went totally dead. had to pull over to restart. the bike was being shifted from 1st gear into second when it died.…”
2015-10-07 · Service Brakes · 8,000 mi“brake light came on after only 8000 miles. motorcycle is adult driven, lightly used, regularly maintained and garaged. bmw can do better than this.…”
2014-11-24 · Service Brakes · 35,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph attempting to engage the brakes in order to avoid a crash, the brake warning light illuminated and the abs pump failed and the wheels locked. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not …”
2014-08-03 · Service Brakes · 25,000 mi“brake light failure light on, out of nowhere. happens to too many bmw motorcycles. you loose brake sensitivity and abs. *tr…”
2013-09-30 · Service Brakes · 18,176 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt motorcycle. the contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, he was alerted that the abs module would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 18,176. …”
2013-06-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 3,500 mi“after about an hour of riding throttle will not shut off when returned. dead spots at low rpm and rough idle. there are thousands of poor buyers with this exact problem but still no service bulletin? will someone get killed first? *tr…”
2013-05-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 16,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200gt motorcycle. the contact stated that although there was not a visible fuel leak, he detected a fuel leak and took the vehicle to a local mechanic. the mechanic advised that the failure was contributed to the fuel pump assembly. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the a…”
2012-08-08 · Service Brakes · 310,010 mi“the abs module failed on this vehicle the local dealer has indicated several of the same model and year have had the module fail several internet forums indicate this is a common failure and the quantity of failures exceeds 10% of the model and year of vehicle failure. *tr …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.