2009 Bmw K1200lt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Power Train (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 (7)
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.
Structure:body 2025-02-03 · MC650125 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
central locking does not work with dwa part number 7 678 934 (dwa 5.1 with central locking).
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.
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What owners report
2015-10-04 · Service Brakes · 50,030 mi“abs module failed while the bike was mostly sitting over the last two years. when i contacted an idaho company rumored to repair the integral abs aka iabs aka abs iii module, i learned they have over 100 cores (broken units) already in stock awaiting the possibility through experimentation they might eventually be able to repair these. apparently, …”
2014-04-08 · Service Brakes · 35,000 mi“brake warning light flashing, i had brakes, no leaks, and firm hard brake lever. i traveled home, a 98 mile trip one-way. three miles from home, i squeezed brake lever and had no brakes, after stopping i realized i had brakes, but i had to squeeze brake lever very hard, same with foot brake. i trailered the bike to my bmw dealer, and was informed …”
2012-06-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 6,000 mi“fuel tank leak at fuel pump flange. caused by fuel tank distortion, from reaction to us fuel. bmw doesn't want to replace the fuel tank. the dealer is still trying to get bmw to replace the tank. razee motorcycle center. rhode island the dealer is the best dealer i have ever dealt with. contact [xxx] there are other motorcycle company's have the sa…”
2012-05-25 · Power Train · 28,596 mi“motorcycle had been having problems for several weeks getting progressively worse. clutch would not engage as it should. noticed problem right after 24,000 service, but couldn't say what was wrong; by time i convinced my husband to ride the bike, he just barely got it to dealership when clutch went out completely. mechanic at shop was able to pu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.