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BMW K1200 GTModel year report

2008 BMW K1200 GT Problems

Complaints
34filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
15,784miles, 33 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW K1200 GT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW K1200 GT. The part named most often is brakes, with 14 complaints (41% of the total), followed by fuel system (11) and transmission and drivetrain (8). 33 of the complaints include a mileage, and 94% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,784 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the disc and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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: “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 miles

Fuel system: “Cracks developed in the plastic fuel pump assembly on my motorcycle. I started smelling raw fuel in my garage. I pulled the panel and then the tank seeking the source of the fuel smell and found raw fuel was spraying in a mist through cracks that formed in the base of the fuel pump assembly. Specifically, the cracks formed where the female side of the quick disconnect screws into the pump assembly. A fine fuel mist is present when the key is turned on and the fuel lines are pressurized. In my view, this is a dangerous condition, given that the assembly sits directly over the hot engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10444786, filed 2012-01, 37,155 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The final drive failed causing oil to be thrown on the rear tire without warning nearly causing a crash. I am a long time motorcycle rider and Bmw owner. I inspected my motorcycle before my ride that morning. I left on a one hundred mile ride. About 70 miles into the ride in a left hand corner the rear tire slid without warning. I was able to keep the bike upright. I stopped and inspected the machine. I found that the final drive (differential) was leaking oil heavily. This oil has spread to the rear tire surface. …”

NHTSA complaint #10616880, filed 2014-07, 11,975 miles

Electrical system: “The bike as developed a low speed low RPM hesitation and stalling, it is a real danger when it suddenly clears and the bike will accelerate hard, making rear wheel traction a concern. The bike runs well and higher RPM and speeds with good ,normal fuel consumption around 40 mpg, in town low speed stumbling mpg is from a low of 27 to 32 mpg. The local dealer has the bike for the 4th week and seem to think all is well, they all seem to do it . Was one statement made on the phone. I feel they are waiting for the warranty to expire and suddenly have a fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10436141, filed 2011-11, 22,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

94% of the 33 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 30,500 miles.

33%0–1039%10–2521%25–506%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (33 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 15,784 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

7200920112013720152021
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

See all 7 recalls for the 2008 BMW K1200 GT → · Check a 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. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 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 2008 BMW K1200 GT have?

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW K1200 GT as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 BMW K1200 GT is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 14 complaints (41% of the total), followed by fuel system with 11.

Has the 2008 BMW K1200 GT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 BMW K1200 GT reported?

Among the 33 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,784 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 30,500 miles; 94% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

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.