1997 BMW K1200RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200RS years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW K1200RS. That ranks 7th out of 7 K1200RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 BMW K1200RS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 BMW K1200RS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 BMW K1200RS.
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.
The seal that holds one quart of 90wt oil failed and poured the contents on the rear tire. If we had not noticed the noise and stopped before the oil leaked out, we would have surely been injured in the resulting crash caused by this horrible leak. A motorcycle's tire covered in oil is the most…
Other BMW K1200RS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 K1200RS | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 K1200RS | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 K1200RS | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 K1200RS | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 K1200RS | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 K1200RS | 6 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW K1200RS?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW K1200RS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 BMW K1200RS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1200RS model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.