2009 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 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.

- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 50% | 42,515 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 28,596 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW K1200LT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other BMW K1200LT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 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 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 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.