BMW K1200 S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the BMW K1200 S, across 7 model years (2003–2010). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (15). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
BMW K1200 S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical K1200 S year: 2005, 2006, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 K1200 S: 15 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2005 K1200 S: 15 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2008 K1200 S: 13 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2010 K1200 S: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 K1200 S: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 K1200 S: 3 complaints, 1 recall
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 S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All BMW K1200 S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 K1200 S | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2008 K1200 S | 13 | 7 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 K1200 S | 4 | 7 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2006 K1200 S | 15 | 6 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 K1200 S | 15 | 7 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 K1200 S | 3 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2003 K1200 S | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW K1200 S years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (15), 2006 (15), 2008 (13) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical K1200 S 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 S?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 19 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW K1200 S have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.