BMW K1200 R recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the BMW K1200 R, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Aug 10, 2020Fire risk2006 BMW HP2 Enduro, 2009 BMW HP2 Mega Moto US, 2007–2009 BMW HP2 Megamoto and 19 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
20V471000 · 17K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Oct 5, 2012Crash risk2012 BMW K 1300 S, 2007–2008 BMW K1200 R, 2007–2008 BMW K1200 R Sport and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP Limited Edition) motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.
12V487000 · 2K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Oct 8, 2010Crash risk2005–2008 BMW K1200 GT, 2005–2008 BMW K1200 R, 2005–2008 BMW K1200 S and 3 other models — Suspension
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.
10V488000 · 12K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 25, 2008Crash risk2007 BMW F800 S, 2007 BMW F800 ST, 2007 BMW K1200 GT and 4 other models — Steering
BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.
08V342000 · 428 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Feb 23, 2007Fire risk2005–2007 BMW K1200 GT, 2004–2007 BMW K1200 R, 2005–2007 BMW K1200 R Sport and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.
07V066000 · 7K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- May 15, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW K1200 R, 2005–2006 BMW K1200 S, 2005 BMW R 1200 ST and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR.
06V164000 · 13K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC