BMW K1200LT Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the BMW K1200LT across 9 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (40). The words owners use most often: “rear wheel” (21% of reports).
- 134power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 62%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 28 of 134 complaints (21%)
- Gear oil: mentioned in 15 of 134 complaints (11%)
- Final bearing: mentioned in 12 of 134 complaints (9%)
- Currently investigated DP12001: mentioned in 9 of 134 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 120 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 134 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
BMW K1200LT power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 K1200LT | 1 | 25% | 28,596 |
| 2008 K1200LT | 3 | 75% | 38,000 |
| 2006 K1200LT | 1 | 100% | 47,767 |
| 2005 K1200LT | 4 | 21% | 33,500 |
| 2003 K1200LT | 13 | 62% | 35,800 |
| 2002 K1200LT | 23 | 62% | 28,300 |
| 2001 K1200LT | 12 | 48% | 46,233 |
| 2000 K1200LT | 40 | 78% | 38,021 |
| 1999 K1200LT | 37 | 74% | 37,290 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the BMW K1200LT. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Clutch plate cracked. Had to replace all parts to the final drive
Drive shaft had break, dangerous. Caused the final drive gears to break, dangerous. On the road.
Brake lines leaking and replaced. $1002. In repairs. Final drive leaking and all gear damaged.
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…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all BMW K1200LTs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 134 owner complaints about power train for the BMW K1200LT. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the BMW K1200LT power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
What do owners say about power train problems on the BMW K1200LT?
The most frequent phrase is “rear wheel”, in 28 of 134 complaints, followed by “gear oil” (15).
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