2001 BMW K1200LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200LT years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW K1200LT. That ranks 4th out of 10 K1200LT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (12 complaints, 48%), typically at around 46,233 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 12 | 48% | 46,233 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 32% | 53,698 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 12% | 46,266 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 44,039 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 59,310 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW K1200LT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
- Fuel line leakage (PE03054) — opened Dec 1, 2003, closed Jan 23, 2004, led to recall 04V028000.
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 2001 bmw k1200 lt motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he felt a slight vibration. After pulling over her noticed that there was an oil leak on the rear tire. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the bearings had…
I had the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and > currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. Gear oil leaked. This failure happened 850 miles from home and had to be towed home. *kb
2001 bmw k1200lt. Request for investigation into bmw motorcycle final drive failures *tgw the consumer stated when he attempted to bring the motorcycle to a safe stop, he discovered the rear brakes did not work, which forced him to use the front brakes only, which extended his stopping distance. He…
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock on a 2001 bmw. *tr
Unexpected failure of rear bearing on 2001 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. Rear bearing oil seal also failed, causing oil leakage onto tires and braking surfaces. Vehicle was able to was removed from service immediately after failure, before oil impaired braking abilities. Bearing and housing will be…
Other BMW K1200LT years
← 2000 K1200LT · 2002 K1200LT →
| 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 | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 K1200LT | 51 | 0 |
| 1999 K1200LT | 50 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW K1200LT?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW K1200LT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.