2007 BMW K1200 R SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-471 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport has problems

7 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
Fuel/propulsion system20
Power train20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension11

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

7 recalls

2007 BMW K1200 R Sport recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

47%repaired · 2022 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-471 · Aug 10, 2020 · 16,926 vehicles · 7,933 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

61%repaired · 2016 Q3

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 15V-141 · Mar 11, 2015 · 43,426 vehicles · 26,452 repaired

Risk. If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2015 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 13V-617 · Dec 12, 2013 · 50,184 vehicles · 29,775 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 12V-487 · Oct 5, 2012 · 2,483 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Recall 07V-466 · Oct 2, 2007 · 510 vehicles

Risk. AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAN LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 07V-066 · Feb 23, 2007 · 6,631 vehicles

Risk. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE OIL TANK COULD CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other K1200 R Sport 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 K1200 R Sport median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel Leak - MotorycleEA13006 · closed Jan 31, 2014
    Led to recall 13V-617
In owners' words

What K1200 R Sport owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW K 1200 R SPORT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODER COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE…
Complaint 10567425 · Mar 5, 2014 · 10,122 miles
FUEL WAS HEMORRHAGING ALL OVER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN I PARKED IT AFTER A SHORT RIDE. I NOTICED A TRAIL OF FUEL WHERE I WENT DOWN THE STREET. I HAD JUST TOPPED OFF AND WAS DOWN TO HALF A TANK (APPROX. 2.5 GALLONS) IN ABOUT TEN MILES. SMOKE WAS POURING OFF OF THE ENGINE AND THE SMELL…
Complaint 10471339 · Aug 17, 2012 · 20,000 miles

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