1999 BMW K1200LT power train problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 BMW K1200LT — 74% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 2, 2014
“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”
filed May 2, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other K1200LT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 K1200LT | 13 | 62% |
| 2002 K1200LT | 23 | 62% |
| 2001 K1200LT | 12 | 48% |
| 2000 K1200LT | 40 | 78% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 BMW K1200LT
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.