BMW K1200 GT Problems by Year
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the BMW K1200 GT, across 6 model years (2003–2008). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (34). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
BMW K1200 GT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical K1200 GT year: 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 K1200 GT: 34 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2007 K1200 GT: 28 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2006 K1200 GT: 11 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 K1200 GT: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 K1200 GT: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2004 K1200 GT: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW K1200 GT problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW K1200 GT model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 K1200 GT | 34 | 7 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 K1200 GT | 28 | 7 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 K1200 GT | 11 | 5 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | More complaints than other years |
| 2005 K1200 GT | 2 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2004 K1200 GT | 6 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2003 K1200 GT | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW K1200 GT years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (28), 2008 (34) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical K1200 GT year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW K1200 GT?
Service Brakes, with 21 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW K1200 GT have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.