2008 Bmw K1200lt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
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.
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.
Fuel System, Other:delivery 2014-06-01 · SIB-16-002-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. model 2005-2013 r, k series. *pe
What owners report
2017-04-29 · Power Train · 38,000 mi“final drive gear oil leaking on rear brakes. had shaft seals replaced twice. now bmw dealer (go az motorcycles) tells me i need to replace the whole rear drive assembly!! also, clunking noise from rear wheel when rotating it on center stand.…”
2015-07-24 · Service Brakes · 25,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw k1200lt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the abs and brake failure warning lights illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that the rear brakes failed to operate intermittently. the contact was able to avoid a crash by engaging the front brakes. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to a d…”
2014-07-31 · Power Train · 31,200 mi“final drive failure oil all over rear tire thank god it didn't lockup while riding manufacturer will not back up. *tr…”
2012-03-05 · Power Train · 42,000 mi“howling noise similar to tire noise, then a vibration through the bike. when stopped, had oil covering he rear tire. crown bearing failure with oil leakage onto the rear tire. this is the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.