2009 BMW K1200LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 4, 2015 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

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 2009 BMW K1200LT. That ranks 7th out of 10 K1200LT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 42,515 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

BMW K1200LT
BMW K1200 LT. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Pil56, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 BMW K1200LT problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes2 · ~42,515 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~6,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~28,596 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes250%42,515——
Fuel/propulsion System125%6,000——
Power Train125%28,596——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 2 complaints
2012: 2201222014: 1201412015: 120151

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 BMW K1200LT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 BMW K1200LT.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Abs module failed while the bike was mostly sitting over the last two years. When i contacted an idaho company rumored to repair the integral abs aka iabs aka abs iii module, i learned they have over 100 cores (broken units) already in stock awaiting the possibility through experimentation they…

Service Brakes · received Oct 4, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10779545

Brake warning light flashing, i had brakes, no leaks, and firm hard brake lever. I traveled home, a 98 mile trip one-way. Three miles from home, i squeezed brake lever and had no brakes, after stopping i realized i had brakes, but i had to squeeze brake lever very hard, same with foot brake. I…

Service Brakes · received Apr 8, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10578237

Fuel tank leak at fuel pump flange. Caused by fuel tank distortion, from reaction to us fuel. Bmw doesn't want to replace the fuel tank. The dealer is still trying to get bmw to replace the tank. Razee motorcycle center. Rhode island the dealer is the best dealer i have ever dealt with. Contact…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 28, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10463408

Motorcycle had been having problems for several weeks getting progressively worse. Clutch would not engage as it should. Noticed problem right after 24,000 service, but couldn't say what was wrong; by time i convinced my husband to ride the bike, he just barely got it to dealership when clutch went…

Power Train · received May 25, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10459687

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW K1200LT?

Owners most often report service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW K1200LT?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.