2008 Bmw K1200 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (6) · Service Brakes (5) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
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 (27)
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 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-07-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 59,000 mi“fuel level sensor failure. ran out of fuel while driving at highway speeds on interstate 90 westbound near mitchell, sd. fuel gauge showed 1/8 tank of fuel. no warning issued by motorcycle to rider. bike just suddenly slowed in traffic. this is 3rd time for this failure.…”
2016-07-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 64,460 mi“fuel level sensor failure. ran out of fuel while driving at highway speeds on interstate 90 eastbound in ny milepost 460.5. fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank of fuel. no warning issued by motorcycle to rider. bike just suddenly slowed in traffic. this is 4th time for this failure (had it repaired by bmw on aug 5, 2015)…”
2016-07-08 · Service Brakes · 32,000 mi“abs failed with no warnings, total loss of braking power. i beleive this was a significant failiure. happend on my brothers bike as well 2 months later. less then 30k miles and just past 3 years... happened during ride on freeway on first use of brake. i had to pay to replace. bmw claimed it is not significant and not a problem.…”
2015-09-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“7/19/11 single vehicle accident, 5-10 mph, when gas cap came open and fuel dumped all over victim and motorcycle. rider 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 40% of his body, ultimately resulted in amputation of both legs. previous to the accident, driver took the motorcycle to dealership multiple times to report gas cap would come open while driving bike…”
2015-07-19 · Service Brakes · 14,483 mi“rear drive bearings and wheel side seal failed gear lube on rear brake pads and rear brakes quit working. tire tread contaminated with lube making greatly reduced traction. nearly lost control of vehicle on stopping due to change in the vehicle dynamics and loss of rear wheel traction as the failure did not cause any indication that this had happ…”
2014-11-18 · Service Brakes · 20,003 mi“the abs brake warning light came on. i took the motorcycle to my authorized bmw dealer in long beach, ca. they said that the abs brake module had failed; however they refused to repair or replace the faulty unit. i sent it out to an independent repair facility and they repaired the unit at my cost. i then had the unit reinstalled by my bmw dealer a…”
2014-07-28 · Power Train · 11,975 mi“the final drive failed causing oil to be thrown on the rear tire without warning nearly causing a crash. i am a long time motorcycle rider and bmw owner. i inspected my motorcycle before my ride that morning. i left on a one hundred mile ride. about 70 miles into the ride in a left hand corner the rear tire slid without warning. i was able to …”
2013-11-09 · Service Brakes · 36,000 mi“driving on freeway, when had car pull in front of me. he did not see me. using brakes had almost no breaking power, and locking rear wheel. abs had failed. after researching found that this is a very common problem with bmw. bikes loose abs all the time, but abs is not considered a safety option. on a motorcycle abs can be the difference betwe…”
2012-08-17 · Service Brakes · 8,003 mi“my bike placed in service for routine recall as suggested by bmw america. the recall will be initiated on the 8th 2012. as indicated by recall, brake lines were replaced & suspension part was replaced as well. august 8th 2012 on august 9th 2012 i rode bike to work 12 miles, after stopping for gas and continuing to head home; while driving on th…”
2012-07-19 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 39,673 mi“bmw motorcycles 2008 k1200gt and 2000 r110rt. consumer writes in regards to power train final drive failure. *tgw the consumer stated gear oil leaked onto the rear tire. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.