1999 BMW K1200RS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 BMW K1200RS
The 1999 BMW K1200RS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 BMW K1200RS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 BMW K1200RS, potentially affecting up to 2,368 vehicles.
Recall 00V264000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 2,368 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SPRING-LOADED THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT IN THE OIL THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS HELD IN PLACE BY A COVER THAT IS RETAINED BY A SNAP RING. THE SNAP RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION. DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE SNAP RING COULD UNSEAT, ALLOWING THE COVER TO LOOSEN OR DETACH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE ENTIRE OIL VOLUME.
Consequence: ENGINE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR IF THE ENGINE IS NOT IMMEDIATELY SWITCHED OFF. IN ADDITION, OIL COULD TRAVEL ALONG THE ENGINE COVER AND ULTIMATELY CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, REDUCING ITS TRACTION AND AFFECTING THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SNAP RING INSTALLATION AND IF THE SNAP RING IS NOT FULLY SEATED, THE COMPLETE OIL PUMP INTERMEDIATE FLANGE WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 BMW K1200RS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW K1200RS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR BRAKE CALIPER, I BELIEVE, FAILED TO RELEASE ON MY 1999 BMW K1200RS MOTORCYCLE CAUSING THE BRAKE TO SEVERELY OVERHEAT CAUSING A FIRE ON THE FINAL DRIVE PROTECTIVE BOOT AND THE ABS SENSOR WIRE. DAMAGE IS APPROXIMATELY $1000. BRAKE FLUID WAS CHANGED BY BMW DEALER (TOURING SPORT, INC. GREENVILLE, SC) APRIL 2, 2002. MOTORCYCLE IS ALWAYS STORED IN A MODERN ATTACHED GARAGE WITH MY CARS.*AK
REAR DRIVE UNIT BEARING AND SEAL FAILED. THIS BEARING SUPPORTS THE ENTIRE BIKE. WHEN SEAL FAILED IT DUMPED REAR DRIVE OIL ALL OVER THE REAR BRAKES AND REAR TIRE. IF I HAD BEEN IN A BUSY AREA AND COULDN'T HAVE GOTTEN STOPPED AS QUICKLY AS I DID THIS COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A WRECK. DT
Safety Rating for the 1999 BMW K1200RS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 BMW K1200RS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 BMW K1200RS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 BMW K1200RS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K1200RS
- 1997 BMW K1200RS — 1 complaint
- 1998 BMW K1200RS — 6 complaints
- 1999 BMW K1200RS (current)
- 2000 BMW K1200RS — 4 complaints
- 2001 BMW K1200RS — 8 complaints
- 2002 BMW K1200RS — 21 complaints