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BMW K1200 GTModel year report

2004 BMW K1200 GT Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,200miles, 6 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 2004 BMW K1200 GT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2004 BMW K1200 GT. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and fuel system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,200 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

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

Brakes: “At a speed of 50 MPH, I applied both front and rear power assisted brakes and the rear brake did not work. I was able to slow using the front brakes to avoid hitting a car in front of me. A master caution light came on as well as a rapidly blinking brake failure light. This is a known and very expensive failure on all Bmw motorcycles costing up to $3000 to repair at a dealer. When repaired, these brake systems are still subject to fail without warning in the same manner as described above. …”

NHTSA complaint #10630065, filed 2014-09, 14,800 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Final drive crown bearing wore prematurely and caused the rear wheel to make noise and wobble slightly when ridden. Could have become a very serious situation if I had not been attentive to exactly how the bike was sounding and acting.”

NHTSA complaint #10542486, filed 2013-09, 27,600 miles

Fuel system: “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 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,800 and 47,145 miles.

0%0–1050%10–2533%25–500%50–7517%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 BMW K1200 GT 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. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 12 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW K1200 GT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20083415,7847——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072825,0007——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2006117,7505———Not enough data
2004621,2000———Not enough data

All BMW K1200 GT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 BMW K1200 GT have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2004 BMW K1200 GT as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 BMW K1200 GT is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2004 BMW K1200 GT 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 2004 BMW K1200 GT reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,200 miles and the middle half falls between 14,800 and 47,145 miles; 83% 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.