2004 BMW K1200 R Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 29, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other K1200 R Sport years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW K1200 R Sport. That ranks 2nd out of 5 K1200 R Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 24,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 BMW K1200 R Sport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~24,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~27,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~27,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline150%24,000——
Service Brakes150%27,000——
Vehicle Speed Control150%27,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012014: 120141

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 BMW K1200 R Sport recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 BMW K1200 R Sport.

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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 2004 bmw k1200 rs. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when he attempted to decelerate. The failure was diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000. Updated 04/29/14*lj the consumer…

Service Brakes · received Jan 29, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10562083

On my 2004 bmw motorcycle k1200 rs model, the quick release plastic fuel connectors ( male end) fractures and result in fuel (gasoline) leaks. I did not ride my motorcycle for the past two months, and just recently, in the garage of my home, i saw a pool of gasoline dripping under my motorcycle…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 18, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10350268

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW K1200 R Sport?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW K1200 R Sport?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 BMW K1200 R Sport a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1200 R Sport model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.