1999 BMW K1200RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200RS years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW K1200RS. That ranks 6th out of 7 K1200RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 6,994 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW K1200RS recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. A spring-loaded thermostatic element in the oil thermostat housing is held in place by a cover that is retained by a snap ring. The snap ring may not have been properly installed during production. During vehicle operation, the snap ring could unseat, allowing the cover to loosen or detach, resulting in loss of the entire oil volume.
Risk: Engine damage could occur if the engine is not immediately switched off. In addition, oil could travel along the engine cover and ultimately contact the rear tire, reducing its traction and affecting the stability of the motorcycle, possibly resulting in a crash and personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the snap ring installation and if the snap ring is not fully seated, the complete oil pump intermediate flange will be replaced.
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.
Rear brake caliper, i believe, failed to release on my 1999 bmw k1200rs motorcycle causing the brake to severely overheat causing a fire on the final drive protective boot and the abs sensor wire. Damage is approximately $1000. Brake fluid was changed by bmw dealer (touring sport, inc. Greenville…
Rear drive unit bearing and seal failed. This bearing supports the entire bike. When seal failed it dumped rear drive oil all over the rear brakes and rear tire. If i had been in a busy area and couldn't have gotten stopped as quickly as i did this could easily have caused a wreck. Dt
Other BMW K1200RS years
← 1998 K1200RS · 2000 K1200RS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 K1200RS | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 K1200RS | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 K1200RS | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 K1200RS | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 K1200RS | 6 | 4 |
| 1997 K1200RS | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW K1200RS?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW K1200RS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.