2001 BMW K1200RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200RS years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW K1200RS. That ranks 2nd out of 7 K1200RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW K1200RS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
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.
Failure of the rear integral abs braking abilities being intermittent and unavoidable. Bike has been meticulously maintained with the abs flush performed every two years per bmw service bulletin. Problem began with 35,000 miles on the bike. *tr
Same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw k-1200 rs. While driving 30 mph gasoline began leaking from the sides and bottom of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 32000.
Timing cover oil leak. *ak
Exhaust pipes are positioned below foot pegs so that when you come to a stop and put your foot down you will brush up aganist hot pipe. *ak
Other BMW K1200RS years
← 2000 K1200RS · 2002 K1200RS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 K1200RS | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 K1200RS | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 K1200RS | 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 2001 BMW K1200RS?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW K1200RS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.