1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BMW Motorcycle years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle. That is the most of any BMW Motorcycle model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is power train (11 complaints, 85%), typically at around 41,087 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 85% | 41,087 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | 18,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw k1200lti. The rear wheel separated from the motorcycle while driving between 20-25 mph. Consequently he and the passenger were ejected from the motorcycle . Both occupants sustained injuries. The insurance company notified the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle…
The final drive failed due to the large crown gear ball bearing breaking apart leaving me on the roadside,this happens to alot of bmw k 1200 lt motorcycles owners as bmw used inferior components and poor designing methods for this heavy 860 pound motorcycle,it uses the same type of final that is…
Final drive on a 1999 bmw (not listed for motorcycles) k1200lt failed with under 45,000 miles. *tr
Failure of final drive on bmw motorcycle. Bike had 50,000 miles. Cost $2,000 to repair, not covered! *tr
I had two bearing failures in the final drive of my bmw k1200lt motorcycle. Both of these bearing failures could have led to a rupture of the seal which would have let the final drive lube flow out of the final drive onto the rear brake and rear tire which would have made the rear tire loose…
Other BMW BMW Motorcycle years
← 1998 BMW Motorcycle · 2000 BMW Motorcycle →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW Motorcycle | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW Motorcycle | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 BMW Motorcycle | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 BMW Motorcycle | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 BMW Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 BMW Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BMW Motorcycle model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.