2008 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 2008 BMW K1200LT. That ranks 7th out of 10 K1200LT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 38,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 3 | 75% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 BMW K1200LT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Final drive gear oil leaking on rear brakes. Had shaft seals replaced twice. Now bmw dealer (go az motorcycles) tells me i need to replace the whole rear drive assembly!! Also, clunking noise from rear wheel when rotating it on center stand.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw k1200lt. While driving approximately 55 mph, the abs and brake failure warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the rear brakes failed to operate intermittently. The contact was able to avoid a crash by engaging the front brakes. The failure…
Final drive failure oil all over rear tire thank god it didn't lockup while riding manufacturer will not back up. *tr
Howling noise similar to tire noise, then a vibration through the bike. When stopped, had oil covering he rear tire. Crown bearing failure with oil leakage onto the rear tire. This is the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. *tr
Other BMW K1200LT years
← 2006 K1200LT · 2009 K1200LT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 K1200LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 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 K1200LT | 50 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW K1200LT?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW K1200LT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.