BMW K1200 S Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the BMW K1200 S (2005–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 15. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (24 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All K1200 S model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 | 7,150 | 7 | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 15 | 20,072 | 6 | 17 | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 15 | 16,000 | 7 | 16 | — | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system24 44%
- Brakes10 19%
- Engine cooling5 9.3%
- Engine4 7.4%
- Electrical system4 7.4%
- Transmission and drivetrain3 5.6%
- Suspension3 5.6%
- Body and structure1 1.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “While traveling at approximately 85 MPH on my 2006 Bmw motorcycle and on I-75 sb around the florida town of weston, the rightmost cylinder broke thru the upper crankcase causing an engine fire and a very sudden deceleration. My lower right leg was temporarily engulfed in flames”
NHTSA complaint #11416151, filed 2021-05, 10 miles2005: “On sunday november 7th I was riding my 2005 Bmw k1200s on a roundtrip from little rock, ar to petit jean mountain state park. Approximately 20 miles from home on hwy 300 near the little italy township I experienced complete brake/ABS failure while trail braking through a turn. This is a road with several steep and tight hairpin turns and very limited/non-existent runoff room. I ran wide on the next corner and ended up crossing the double yellow and was nearly hit by an oncoming car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924990, filed 2016-11, 5,800 miles2008: “I own a 2008 Bmw k1200s motorcycle. When slowing to a stop, the engine stalls nearly everytime, and it is very dangerous to ride the motorcycle in traffic. I have taken it to my Bmw dealer several times to be repaired, but they tell me there is nothing wrong with it. When analyzed by their diagnostic computer, no faults are shown. After numerous complaints, my dealer has finally told me that Bmw is aware of the problem and they are working on a solution, however they do not have an answer yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279634, filed 2009-08, 21,784 milesOther BMW models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology