1999 BMW K1200ltProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 1999 BMW K1200lt, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2020. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 BMW K1200lt has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 37 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 BMW K1200lt recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do power train problems start?
37kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 27 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1999 vs. every other K1200lt 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 K1200lt median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 BMW K1200lt, and the recalls they led to.
- M/C final drive ball bearing failureNo recall
What K1200lt owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I'VE OWNED THIS BIKE SINCE 2002 AND SILL HAVE IT. DURING THAT TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCE TWO REAR DRIVE FAILURES AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. AT THE TIME BMW WAS IN DENIAL ABOUT THE ISSUE OR CLAIMED THAT IT WAS RARE. WELL, I KNOW 6 PEOPLE…
SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. THIS SAME PART HAS FAILED THREE TIMES DURING THE LAST SIX YEAR, OR APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10,000 MILES. *TR
LEAKING REAR END LUBE STARTED INVESTIGATION. ULTIMATE CAUSE OF LEAK WAS PENDING FAILURE OF CROWN GEAR BEARINGS ON BIKE WITH PARALEVER STYLE FINAL DRIVE. REPLACED BEARINGS AND SEALS AS NO DAMAGE TO GEAR(S) WAS APPARENT. DONE ON TRIP OUT WEST. *JB
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