2002 BMW K1200LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200LT years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW K1200LT. That ranks 3rd out of 10 K1200LT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (23 complaints, 62%), typically at around 28,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 37owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 23 | 62% | 28,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 11% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 8% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 27,783 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 50 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 50 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW K1200LT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
I started my bike up at 8:00 am on a warm morning in my garage as i always do, and backed it out while it was idling perfectly. Suddenly smoke began to rise up from the left fairing vent. I shut the engine down and jumped off the bike to determine the source of the smoke. To my surprise, the engine…
Riding on relatively straight, two lane state road in rural georgia ( without having any previous issues). Riding approximately 45-50 miles per hour. Bike suddenly began making a clanking noise from the rear wheel. Rode approximately 20 mph for approximately one-tenth mile to store parking lot…
I can't get the brake warning failure light to stop blinking. The brakes work great07
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw k1200lt. While driving approximately 65 mph, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with brake failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
I was riding down the interstate at 75 mph. I started smelling a strong odor of gas. When i got home i had fuel dripping on the ground underneath the bike. It was on my boots, pants leg and all over the side of my bike. It messed up my paint in some areas and will need to be repainted. I took the…
Other BMW K1200LT years
← 2001 K1200LT · 2003 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 | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 K1200LT | 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 2002 BMW K1200LT?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW K1200LT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.