2008 BMW K1200ltProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2008 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 April 29, 2017. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 BMW K1200lt has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 BMW K1200lt recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 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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- Not rated
What K1200lt owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL LEAKING ON REAR BRAKES. HAD SHAFT SEALS REPLACED TWICE. NOW BMW DEALER (GO AZ MOTORCYCLES) TELLS ME I NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE REAR DRIVE ASSEMBLY!! ALSO, CLUNKING NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATING IT ON CENTER STAND.
HOWLING NOISE SIMILAR TO TIRE NOISE, THEN A VIBRATION THROUGH THE BIKE. WHEN STOPPED, HAD OIL COVERING HE REAR TIRE. CROWN BEARING FAILURE WITH OIL LEAKAGE ONTO THE REAR TIRE. THIS IS THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. *TR
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