1999 BMW K1200LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200LT years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW K1200LT. That ranks 2nd out of 10 K1200LT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (37 complaints, 74%), typically at around 37,290 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 50owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 BMW K1200LT 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 | 37 | 74% | 37,290 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 8% | 50,083 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | 54,861 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 35,527 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 15,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 20,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 20,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW K1200LT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW K1200LT.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- M/C final drive ball bearing failure (DP12001) — opened Jan 20, 2012, closed Jun 20, 2013.
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 k1200lt. The contact stated that upon start up of his motorcycle, the motorcycle caught fire without warning. The contact attempted to extinguish the motorcycle with water but to no avail. The contact was able to move his motorcycle out of his building and the fire…
Spring of 2009, the abs light on the dash board of my ten year old bmw 1999 k1200 lt began flashing. Took it to a bmw dealer, bmw dealer diagnosed it as abs module failure, claimed it was due to brake fluid not being changed regularly, as listed in owners manual, same as harley. This is the same…
Same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. This same part has failed three times during the last six year, or approximately every 10,000 miles. *tr
I've owned this bike since 2002 and sill have it. During that time i have experience two rear drive failures as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. At the time bmw was in denial about the issue or claimed that it was rare. Well, i know 6 people…
Started engine, noticed smoke coming from under vehicle, turned engine to off, got off and saw fire on left side. Grabbed fire extinguisher and extinguished fire. Fire caused by plastic fuel rail failure and spilling fuel onto engine header. Probable cause of fuel rail failure is ethanol fuel…
Other BMW K1200LT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 K1200LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 K1200LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 K1200LT | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 K1200LT | 19 | 2 |
| 2004 K1200LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 K1200LT | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 K1200LT | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 K1200LT | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 K1200LT | 51 | 0 |
| 1999 | 50 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW K1200LT?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 37 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW K1200LT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 BMW K1200LT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1200LT model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.