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2000 BMW K1200ltProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2000 BMW K1200lt, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the K1200lt median · #2 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints510 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage38kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 BMW K1200lt has problems

51 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 train400
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Suspension30
Tires20
Wheels10

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

0 recalls

2000 BMW K1200lt recalls and how many were fixed

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

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

38kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 38 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
11under 30k miles38under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2000 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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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 BMW K1200lt, and the recalls they led to.

  1. M/C final drive ball bearing failureDP12001 · closed Jun 20, 2013
    No recall
  2. FUEL LINE LEAKAGEPE03054 · closed Jan 23, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-028
In owners' words

What K1200lt owners report

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

DP12001 THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED AT 74,000 MILES WITH THE BEARING FAILING AND THE SEAL LEAKING OIL ONTO THE REAR WHEEL. AFTER REPAIR AT AN AUTHORIZE BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALER THE FINAL DRIVE FAILED A SECOND TIME AT 91,000 MILES.
Complaint 10817228 · Dec 31, 2015 · 74,000 miles
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A NEW RHYTHMIC VIBRATION TRANSMITTED THROUGH FOOTPEGS, VARIED SPEED & VIBRATION RATE ALSO VARIED. STOPPED, CHECKED WHEELS & TIRES, NO DEFECTS NOTED, CONTINUED TO DESTINATION. PARKED MOTORCYCLE ON IT'S CENTER STAND, REMOVED HELMET, GLOVES, JACKET &…
Complaint 10682576 · Feb 10, 2015 · 57,800 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW K1200 LT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE AS IF THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED…
Complaint 10526460 · Jul 23, 2013 · 25,035 miles

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