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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Power Train complaints

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11,975 miles · Jul 28, 2014

Power Train

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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 KEEP THE BIKE UPRIGHT. I STOPPED AND INSPECTED THE MACHINE. I FOUND THAT THE FINAL DRIVE (DIFFERENTIAL) WAS LEAKING OIL HEAVILY. THIS OIL HAS SPREAD TO THE REAR TIRE SURFACE. THE ISSUE HERE IS THAT BMW KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS NOT RECALLED THE MOTORCYCLE. THEY OF COURSE REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING FINANCIALLY ABOUT THIS KNOWN ISSUE. THE MAIN ISSUE WITH ME IS THAT I WOULD NEVER PUT MY WIFE ON THE BACK OF IT AGAIN. IF SHE HAD BEEN RIDING WITH ME I WOULD HAVE CERTAINLY CRASHED. I AM A MEMBER OF BMWMOA, I HAVE READ COMPLAINT AFTER COMPLAINT ABOUT BMW FINAL DRIVE FAILURES. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL LOOK INTO THIS. I WOULD SUE THE FACTORY BUT I AM SURE NO ATTORNEY WOULD REPRESENT ME BECAUSE I WASN'T HURT. I WONDER HOW MANY BMW RIDERS HAVE BEEN KILLED BECAUSE THIS FAILURE WAS OVERLOOKED OR NOT NOTICED AS A CAUSE OF LOSS OF CONTROL. THE REPAIR WILL COST AROUND ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS. BUT AGAIN THE MONEY ISN'T THE ISSUE WITH ME. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE. THE DESIGN CAUSES OIL TO BE THROWN ON THE REAR TIRE. THIS COULD BE A FATAL ERROR. I HAVE TO BELIEVE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED BY THIS FAILURE. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANY MORE INFORMATION. UPDATED 5/7/2015 *JS

NHTSA ODI #10616880

39,673 miles · Jul 19, 2012

Power Train

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

NHTSA ODI #10466263

7,600 miles · Jul 7, 2009

Power Train

FINAL DRIVE FAILURE 2008 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. BEARING BAD IN FINAL DRIVE. THIS MODEL/YEAR NOT LISTED AS A CHOICE SO I PUT K1200GT AS THE CLOSEST ONE. FOUND LARGE OIL LEAK FROM DRIVE WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT, DEALER STATED DRIVE BEARING IS SHOT NEEDS NEW BEARING AND SEALS. FIRST TIME, ALMOST NEW BIKE, 7600 MILES. 2008 MODEL.…

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NHTSA ODI #10276014

6,500 miles · Sep 20, 2008

Power Train

DRIVING MY BMW K1200LT TO PA. ONLY 6,500 MILES ON ODOMETER. I STOPPED IN W. VA AND NOTICED OIL ON THE REAR TIRE, INDICATING A FINAL DRIVE SEAL FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10242999

Official recalls

20V471000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Aug 10, 2020

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 have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

10V488000 · Suspension:rear

Oct 8, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

08V245000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc

Jun 4, 2008

BMW IS RECALLING 548 MY 2008 K1200 S AND GT MOTORCYCLES. THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT BRAKE-DISC MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO ENSURE A SECURE MOUNTING. OVER TIME, THESE FASTENERS COULD LOOSEN. IF THAT HAPPENED, THE BRAKE DISC WOULD NO LONGER BE SECURELY MOUNTED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE RIDER'S REACTIONS, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A LONGER FRONT BRAKE DISC FASTENERS AND REROUTE THE SENSOR CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

08V239000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Jun 2, 2008

BMW IS RECALLING 30 MY 2008 K1200 S AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. A SET SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT ITS SPECIFIC LOCATION WITHIN THE OIL DUCT. CONSEQUENTLY, AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL MAY NOT CIRCULATE WITHIN THE ENGINE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE. IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN GEAR, ENGINE SEIZING COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SET SCREW IN THE OIL DUCT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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