2000 BMW K1200RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200RS years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW K1200RS. That ranks 5th out of 7 K1200RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 73,678 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 73,678 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 27,900 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 49,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW K1200RS recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel line leakage (PE03054) — opened Dec 1, 2003, closed Jan 23, 2004, led to recall 04V028000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While riding on expressway engine quit and i pulled to the side of the road. Fuel was being pumped out onto the hot engine and my shoes and clothing. On inspection found a broken fuel line connector on the high pressure side of the fuel line going from the fuel pump to the fuel injection system on…
The motorcycle experienced an abs fault warning while riding on highway. No loss of control or damage but the partially linked abs brakes no longer worked. The dealer was able to diagnose the fault code as "faulty hydraulic pressure modulator pump" the dealer reset the alarm code and the abs system…
1) i hit 2 potholes in the road, one right after the other. 2) the front wheel fender got lodged between the radiator and the fairing. 3) took bike to the dealer where they apparently compressed the shocks all the way to pull the fender out. No parts were replaced. Dealer reported all parts in good…
Differential crown wheel bearing failed twice. First failure 8/21/01 @ 47200 miles second failure on 8/15/02 @ 73800 miles. There was no warning on first failure other than the smell of rear diff. Lube. Second faiure occured at freeway speed and almost caused loss of control of motorcycle…
Other BMW K1200RS years
← 1999 K1200RS · 2001 K1200RS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 K1200RS | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 K1200RS | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 K1200RS | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 K1200RS | 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 2000 BMW K1200RS?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW K1200RS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.