1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 41,086miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints (85% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and wheels (1). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 41,086 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Rear drive bearing failure, second one in 13,000 miles. Rear drive was noticably loud. Harmonic growling noise. I dissasembled it and the large ball bearing is pitted. This time I caught it before catastophic failure. I purchased a used rear drive and will rebuild my old one so I can carry a spare. (pretty sad when a Bmw pilot has to carry a spare rear drive).”
NHTSA complaint #10067913, filed 2004-04, 30,000 milesWheels: “The contact owns a 1999 Bmw k1200lti. The rear wheel separated from the motorcycle while driving between 20-25 MPH. Consequently he and the passenger were ejected from the motorcycle . Both occupants sustained injuries. The insurance company notified the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 18,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10291986, filed 2009-11, 18,600 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 31,049 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Fuel system, Other or unknown. Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol…
Other model years of the BMW BMW Motorcycle
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13 | 30,884 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 13 | 41,086 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All BMW BMW Motorcycle model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 11 complaints (85% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 BMW BMW Motorcycle reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 41,086 miles and the middle half falls between 31,049 and 50,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.