2007 BMW K1200 GT Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 18%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 BMW K1200 GT, 18% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2007 k1200gt and live in il. Took my bike for a long ride and in santa fe on 9/7/09 bike started to give me problems. When pulling to stop bike went dead, press start would not start, did it number of times. Finally got the bike started it would hesitate. Whenever RPM's went below 2000 bike would die. Took to santa fe Bmw, they reset computer went on my way. Riding home to il bike problem recurred. Whenever stopping bike would die, if slowing down bike would turn off. Was extremely tense and dangerous ride. Took bike into cycle werks of barrington on 9/12/09. Told them of problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291081, filed 2009-11, 25,881 miles“2007 bmw1200gt with 15,000 miles runs good however engine has stalled four times in one week when coming to stop ' occurs while gearing down for stop and when shifting up. Once while turning and downshifting between 3rd to 2nd cut out and nearly lost the bike. Searched web and problem is pervasive -- when will you act and I will contact congressman, senator and california consumer bureau.”
NHTSA complaint #10319615, filed 2010-03, 15,211 miles“The failure only seems to occur when the bike has been ridden for more than an hour. At that point the engine will not return to idle after the throttle is released (it feels like turning on the cruise control). This failure will occur both with the bike in gear moving and while stopped. Another issue that seems to be related to the first occurs again after riding for more than one hour. When down shifting without any application of throttle the bike will first accelerate then start to slow down. The bike has been in the shop for two attempts to fix the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239820, filed 2008-08, 4,900 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw K1200 GT. The contact stated that the vehicle idles highly. The RPM's will remain in a high position for a long time without any throttle input. The engine has also stalled and completely shut off while traveling between 45-65 MPH. The vehicle also accelerates and decelerates very rapidly, which causes an unstable rear or front ride, depending on the speed at the time. The vehicle has been inspected numerous times by different dealers and they reset the cpu; however, they were unable to duplicate the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255183, filed 2009-01, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw K1200 GT motorcycle. The driver stated that he was driving 55 MPH when he began to apply the brakes and his motorcycle stalled. He was almost rear ended by another vehicle. The driver also stated that the failure has occurred a few times since he purchased the motorcycle in 2007. The dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was 15,000. The current mileage was 18,000. Updated 11/16/10. Updated 12/08/10. The consumer stated as of november 20,2010 the failure continued to occur a few times when decelerating and braking. Updated 12/08/10”
NHTSA complaint #10314539, filed 2010-02, 15,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V066000Feb 23, 2007On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine is…Covers: BMW K1200 GT 2005–2007, K1200 S 2003–2007, K1200 R 2004–2007 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10205113Nov 30, 2021There is a possibility of the "EWS" (electronic immobilizer) error message being displayed in the instrument cluster of the K 1200 GT (K44). If this occurs the engine will not…
- 10038217Mar 1, 2013Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10029704Mar 16, 2009Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. Sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. Problem occurs especially at high…
- 10026229Dec 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: idle speed too high. The cause is incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW K1200 GT
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW K1200 GT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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