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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

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21,784 miles · Aug 6, 2009

Engine And Engine Cooling

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I OWN A 2008 BMW K1200S MOTORCYCLE. WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLS NEARLY EVERYTIME, AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY BMW DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO BE REPAIRED, BUT THEY TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. WHEN ANALYZED BY THEIR DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER, NO FAULTS ARE SHOWN. AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS, MY DEALER HAS FINALLY TOLD ME THAT BMW IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY ARE WORKING ON A SOLUTION, HOWEVER THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ANSWER YET. IN SPEAKING WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL MOTORCYCLE, NEARLY ALL OF THEM COMPLAIN OF THIS SAME ISSUE. APPARENTLY IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL MOTORCYCLE. IN MY OPINION, BMW SHOULD TREAT THIS AS THE URGENT ISSUE THAT IT IS, AND PROVIDE A SOLUTION BEFORE ANY OF THE OWNERS OF THIS MODEL ARE KILLED DUE TO THIS CHRONIC PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10279634

1,574 miles · Jul 23, 2009

Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE STALL/DIE AT LOW SPEED DECERATION TO STOP. INTERMINTENT, ONE IN 30-50 STOPS. TOOK TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR TESTING SITUATION COULD NOT BE DUPLLICATED BECAUSE OF LACK OF TEST TIME AVAILABLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10278124

2,005 miles · Jul 18, 2009

Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineCrash

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1. NORMAL OPERATION OF BMW 2008 K1200S MOTORCYCLE WAS IN PROGRESS. WHILE SLOWING FOR STOPLIGHTS OR TRAFFIC, PULLING IN THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH AND ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE (EITHER WHILE DOWNSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR, OR SIMPLY PULLING IN THE CLUTCH WHILE IN FIRST GEAR AND ROLLING OFF OF THE THROTTLE), THE VEHICLE'S MOTOR STALLS AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. 2.) THE STALLING GENERALLY OCCURS SPORADICALLY, ONCE EVERY FEW WEEKS, AND GENERALLY ONLY ONCE OR TWICE PER RIDING SESSION, OVER THE VEHICLE OWNERSHIP PERIOD (JANUARY 2009-CURRENT). HOWEVER, A RECENT INCIDENT ON JULY 5TH TOOK PLACE WHERE THE STALLING WOULD OCCUR AT EVERY CLUTCH PULL IN WHEN THE THROTTLE DROPPED BELOW 2000 RPM. THIS CAUSED A DROP/CRASH OF THE MOTORCYCLE AT APPROXIMATELY 5MPH, WHILE TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS THROUGH A TURN. LIGHT DAMAGE OCCURRED TO BIKE'S LEFT FAIRING PANEL. BIKE WAS SENT TO BMW DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTICS IMMEDIATELY AFTER. 3.) THE BMW DEALERSHIP HAS THE BIKE IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS, BUT CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND THE STALLS DID NOT CAUSE AN ERROR CODE THEY COULD IDENTIFY. NO FIX FOR THIS INSTANCE HAS BEEN STATED YET. HOWEVER, THERE ARE LARGE LEVELS OF DOCUMENTATION ON SEVERAL INTERNET FORUMS FROM PEOPLE WHO OWN THE SAME MOTORCYCLE, SITTING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, WITH THE SAME REACTION FROM THE DEALER (NOT RECOGNIZING THE ISSUE). BMW HAS STATED THAT NO ATTEMPT TO FIX THE ISSUE WILL OCCUR WITHOUT THEM EXPERIENCING THE STALLING ISSUE, SO THEY REQUESTED TO PUT SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES ON MY BIKE WITHOUT ADDING THOSE MILES ON TO THE END OF MY WARRANTY PERIOD. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10277288

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.

12V487000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Oct 5, 2012

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP Limited Edition) motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy: The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

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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