2008 BMW K1200 GT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,783miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 BMW K1200 GT, 24% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,783 miles.
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.
“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“On my way home after a 250 mile ride, about 5 miles from home when I would ride over a road seam the bike would hesitate. When I arrived home I put the bike on center stand and shook rear wheel at from the 3 to 9 o'clock positions, there was at least 3/8 of an inch play side to side and 6and 12 o'clock. There was no external oil leaking from final drive. I called the dealer to schedule service.brought bike in 5/25/12 was told the bearing failed in final drive. Cost of repair $888.58, had final drive repaired and picked up 5/31/12. This was an expense that they did not cover!”
NHTSA complaint #10701118, filed 2015-03, 15,782 miles“Driving my Bmw k1200lt to pa. Only 6,500 miles on odometer. I stopped in w. Va and noticed oil on the rear tire, indicating a final drive seal failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10242999, filed 2008-09, 6,500 miles“During annual inspection dealer advised there was excessive play in rear wheel, requiring replacement of final drive bearings. Upon attempted removal and replacement of the crown bearings dealer determined that the axle is worn enough that the bearings fall off the axle. Dealer advises the bearings should be a press fit. Dealer advises replacement of final drive assembly is required with cost of $2269. Bike has all required Bmw service maintenance.”
NHTSA complaint #10605951, filed 2014-06, 17,162 miles“Final drive failure 2008 Bmw k1200lt motorcycle. Bearing bad in final drive. This model/year not listed as a choice so I put k1200gt as the closest one. Found large oil leak from drive while parked overnight, dealer stated drive bearing is shot needs new bearing and seals. First time, almost new bike, 7600 miles. 2008 model. Dealer is repairing drive under warranty. If it happened while riding could have caused crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10276014, filed 2009-07, 7,600 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW K1200 GT
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW K1200 GT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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