2001 BMW K1200RS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 BMW K1200RS
The 2001 BMW K1200RS has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 BMW K1200RS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW K1200RS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 BMW K1200RS
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW K1200RS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FAILURE OF THE REAR INTEGRAL ABS BRAKING ABILITIES BEING INTERMITTENT AND UNAVOIDABLE. BIKE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED WITH THE ABS FLUSH PERFORMED EVERY TWO YEARS PER BMW SERVICE BULLETIN. PROBLEM BEGAN WITH 35,000 MILES ON THE BIKE. *TR
SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW K-1200 RS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH GASOLINE BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32000.
TIMING COVER OIL LEAK. *AK
EXHAUST PIPES ARE POSITIONED BELOW FOOT PEGS SO THAT WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP AND PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN YOU WILL BRUSH UP AGANIST HOT PIPE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 BMW K1200RS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 BMW K1200RS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 BMW K1200RS
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 BMW K1200RS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
3200102030 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE FORCE REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP OF THE K12OO RS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 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 — 4 complaints
- 2001 BMW K1200RS (current)
- 2002 BMW K1200RS — 21 complaints