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BMW K1200 R SportModel year report

2007 BMW K1200 R Sport Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,150miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,150 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins 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

Fuel system: “My fuel gauge is once again reading completely empty even though I've only gone 40 miles on the current tank which has a range of about 240 miles. I just had the 5th fuel strip sensor in my tank replaced by my local dealer. Bmw is well aware of the problem yet does nothing, except say they are sorry.”

NHTSA complaint #10541893, filed 2013-09, 6,806 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The clutch would engage in manor that caused the clutch plated and clutch basket to deteriorate in a rapid fashion. Causing mis shifting that could cause injury or death. Result, replace with updated clutch plated and updated basket at owners expense.”

NHTSA complaint #10449183, filed 2012-02, 10,150 miles

Brakes: “Total ABS failure, the ABS pump when out resulting in no ABS braking. This issue could cause serious injury or death. Bmw has been make aware of this issue, and is addressing each instance with a case by case decision, this is happening to too many vehicles for it go unresolved by Bmw na.”

NHTSA complaint #10449179, filed 2012-02, 17,000 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2007 Bmw K1200 R SPORT motorcycle. The contact was braking from 15 MPH. As he applied the brakes, the front wheel fractured from the front suspension. The contact crashed and was thrown to the ground. The front wheel was rotated abnormally to the right and was detached from the base of the vehicle. The contact sustained minor injuries as well as a passenger. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was advised by the manufacturer not to contact his insurance company and they would take liability for the failure. A police report was available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10350731, filed 2010-08, 17,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,122 and 17,000 miles.

29%0–1071%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,150 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

200920102012320132014
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 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport → · 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. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 23 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW K1200 R Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2007710,1507———Not enough data

All BMW K1200 R Sport model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport 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 2007 BMW K1200 R Sport reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,150 miles and the middle half falls between 10,122 and 17,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

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.