2008 BMW K 1200 R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 BMW K 1200 R
The 2008 BMW K 1200 R has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 BMW K 1200 R
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 BMW K 1200 R, potentially affecting up to 93,610 vehicles.
Recall 15V141000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 43,426 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack...
Consequence: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 13V617000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 50,184 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 BMW K 1200 R
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW K 1200 R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Ordered Tires on June of This Year from a Company Located in Pennsylvania called RevZilla. Ordered Front and Rear Tires for a BMW Motorcycle per Owners Manual. Received Tires, However Rear Tire Out of Date by Over 2 years. Called Manufacture of Tire in USA, and advised that Warranty now expired by more than 2 years and if Tires are operated in Southern States, that less than 1 year remains. Contacted Seller, will allow return at my shipping costs at over $200 usd. and Cannot confirm any replacement DOT Tire dates as (alledgedly) THE MANUFACTURER AND THE PARTS DEALERS are not required to know this information. TIRE SIZE MAKE AND MODEL: 190/50/ZR17 Metzeler RoadTec 01 SE
Safety Rating for the 2008 BMW K 1200 R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 BMW K 1200 R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 BMW K 1200 R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 BMW K 1200 R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K 1200 R
- 2006 BMW K 1200 R — 4 complaints
- 2007 BMW K 1200 R — 3 complaints
- 2008 BMW K 1200 R (current)