2000 BMW K1200RS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 BMW K1200RS
The 2000 BMW K1200RS has received a total of 4 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 BMW K1200RS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 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 2000 BMW K1200RS
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW K1200RS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RIDING ON EXPRESSWAY ENGINE QUIT AND I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FUEL WAS BEING PUMPED OUT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND MY SHOES AND CLOTHING. ON INSPECTION FOUND A BROKEN FUEL LINE CONNECTOR ON THE HIGH PRESSURE SIDE OF THE FUEL LINE GOING FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON THE MOTOR. AT A LATER DATE THE LOW PRESSURE SIDE OF THE SYSTEM ALSO FAILED AND AGAIN FUEL RUNS OUT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND ONTO CLOTHING JUST WAITING FOR A SPARK FOR IGNITION. TO ME THIS LOOKS LIKE A REALLY BAD ACCIDENT JUST WAITING FOR A PLACE TO HAPPEN. IN RESEARCHING THIS I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO DEALERS THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON ON THIS AND OTHER MODELS OF BMW MOTORCYCLES. THE REPAIR CONSISTS OF REPLACING THE BROKEN PLASTIC MALE PART OF THE CONNECTOR WITH A METAL PIECE THAT IS READILY AVAILABLE. IT CERTAINLY APPEARS THAT BMW IS IGNORING THIS PROBLEM PRETENDING THAT IT DOESN'T EXIST EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF IT.
THE MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCED AN ABS FAULT WARNING WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY. NO LOSS OF CONTROL OR DAMAGE BUT THE PARTIALLY LINKED ABS BRAKES NO LONGER WORKED. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAULT CODE AS "FAULTY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE MODULATOR PUMP" THE DEALER RESET THE ALARM CODE AND THE ABS SYSTEM OPERATED FOR ABOUT 300 MILES WHEN IT FAULTED. A SECOND RESET AND CODE READ REVEALED SAME FAULT WITH HYDRAULIC PRESSURE MODULATOR. *TR
1) I HIT 2 POTHOLES IN THE ROAD, ONE RIGHT AFTER THE OTHER. 2) THE FRONT WHEEL FENDER GOT LODGED BETWEEN THE RADIATOR AND THE FAIRING. 3) TOOK BIKE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY APPARENTLY COMPRESSED THE SHOCKS ALL THE WAY TO PULL THE FENDER OUT. NO PARTS WERE REPLACED. DEALER REPORTED ALL PARTS IN GOOD CONDITION. *TR
DIFFERENTIAL CROWN WHEEL BEARING FAILED TWICE. FIRST FAILURE 8/21/01 @ 47200 MILES SECOND FAILURE ON 8/15/02 @ 73800 MILES. THERE WAS NO WARNING ON FIRST FAILURE OTHER THAN THE SMELL OF REAR DIFF. LUBE. SECOND FAIURE OCCURED AT FREEWAY SPEED AND ALMOST CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE. MANUFACTURER COVERED EXPENSE OF FIRST FAILURE. WAITING FOR AN ANSWER ON SECOND FAILURE. FIRST FAILURE REPAIRED BY DEALER IN SAN DIEGO, SECOND FAILURE REPAIRED BY DEALER IN POMONA CA. SELLING DEALER WOULD NOT WORK ON BIKE AT FIRST FAILURE AND HAD TO TRAILER BIKE TO SAN DIEGO FOR REPAIRS. SECOND FAILURE OCCURED IN CALIF. AND DEALER IN POMONA WAS THE MOST CONVIENENT.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2000 BMW K1200RS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 BMW K1200RS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 BMW K1200RS
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2000 BMW K1200RS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4600200003 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CENTER STAND ON CERTAIN BMW MOTORCYCLES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 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 — 2 complaints
- 2000 BMW K1200RS (current)
- 2001 BMW K1200RS — 8 complaints
- 2002 BMW K1200RS — 21 complaints