BMW K1200 GT Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 79 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the BMW K1200 GT (2004–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 34. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (29 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All K1200 GT model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34 | 15,784 | 7 | 27 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 28 | 25,000 | 7 | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 11 | 7,750 | 5 | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 6 | 21,200 | 0 | 12 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes29 33%
- Fuel system24 27%
- Transmission and drivetrain13 15%
- Engine cooling7 7.9%
- Vehicle speed control6 6.7%
- Engine4 4.5%
- Electrical system4 4.5%
- Other or unknown2 2.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “Abs failed with no warnings, total loss of braking power. I beleive this was a significant failiure. Happend on my brothers bike as well 2 months later. Less then 30k miles and just past 3 years... Happened during ride on freeway on first use of brake. I had to pay to replace. Bmw claimed it is not significant and not a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10883550, filed 2016-07, 32,000 miles2004: “The oe part is made of plastic and according to internet search they are prone to breaking with age. Mine began spilling fuel on the hot engine. I have ordered a metal replacement! This could be a serious problem since gasoline was also sprayed on my leg and boot and any ignition source could have set me and the cycle on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10463946, filed 2012-07, 10,153 miles2007: “This motorcycle has repeatedly stalled as I decelerate to a stop. The day of this report it stalled 5 times. The dealer has not been able to determine why this happens after several inspections by the dealer. The motorcycle restarts immediately but it is a safety issue since braking and traffic flow problems are created by this stalling. This issue has been recurring for the year I have owned this vehicle.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology