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1999 BMW BMW MotorcycleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints132 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage41kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle has problems

13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train110
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Wheels11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other BMW Motorcycle year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the BMW Motorcycle median. How we score

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In owners' words

What BMW Motorcycle owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED DUE TO THE LARGE CROWN GEAR BALL BEARING BREAKING APART LEAVING ME ON THE ROADSIDE,THIS HAPPENS TO ALOT OF BMW K 1200 LT MOTORCYCLES OWNERS AS BMW USED INFERIOR COMPONENTS AND POOR DESIGNING METHODS FOR THIS HEAVY 860 POUND MOTORCYCLE,IT USES THE SAME TYPE OF FINAL THAT IS…
Complaint 10278887 · Jul 31, 2009 · 63,000 miles
I HAD TWO BEARING FAILURES IN THE FINAL DRIVE OF MY BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. BOTH OF THESE BEARING FAILURES COULD HAVE LED TO A RUPTURE OF THE SEAL WHICH WOULD HAVE LET THE FINAL DRIVE LUBE FLOW OUT OF THE FINAL DRIVE ONTO THE REAR BRAKE AND REAR TIRE WHICH WOULD HAVE MADE THE REAR TIRE LOOSE…
Complaint 10197092 · Jul 20, 2007 · 68,000 miles
BEARINGS IN THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF LUBRICATION AND AN UNSTABLE REAR TIRE PREVENTING FURTHER SAFE TRAVEL.*AK
Complaint 10093543 · Oct 4, 2004 · 40,810 miles

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