2004 BMW K1200LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200LT years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW K1200LT. That ranks 7th out of 10 K1200LT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 43,650 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 50% | 43,650 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 43,360 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 58,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 BMW K1200LT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
Fuel line quick disconnect failed as vehicle slowed for stopping at intersection. Fuel under pressure from running engine was released onto the engine, the road surface and driver's right leg. No warning, sound or loss of engine power, just strong smell of gasoline until i looked down and saw the…
Tire on motorcycle separated on highway. Resulted in loss of control, injured both riders, bike was totaled. *tr
Bmw 2004 k1200lt motorcycle fuel line quick release fitting broke spraying fuel on me while i was driving made out of plastic and will break bmw said there is no recall this is a poor design and will happen again. *tr
Tl*the contact owns 2004 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. The motorcycle was in a parked position when the contact observed an excessive amount of fuel leaking. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the fuel line. The…
Other BMW K1200LT years
← 2003 K1200LT · 2005 K1200LT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 K1200LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 K1200LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 K1200LT | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 K1200LT | 19 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 K1200LT | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 K1200LT | 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 2004 BMW K1200LT?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, tires problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW K1200LT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.