2008 BMW K1200 S Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 BMW K1200 S, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw K1200 S motorcycle. The contact stated that while decelerating, the front brakes pulsated. The contact also mentioned that the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the brakes needed to be replaced due to a computer failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10563847, filed 2014-02, 7,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V487000Oct 5, 2012BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW…Covers: BMW K1200 S 2007–2008, K1200 R Sport 2007–2008, K1200 R 2007–2008 +1 more
- 08V245000Jun 4, 2008Bmw is recalling 548 my 2008 k1200 s and gt motorcycles. The fasteners used to secure the front brake-disc may not be long enough to ensure a secure mounting…Covers: BMW K1200 S 2008, K1200 GT 2008
Related service bulletins
- 10029706Feb 25, 2009Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28…
- 10026831Mar 1, 2008Bmw motorcycle: front brake-disc threaded fasteners. The new brake disc mounts has reduced the clearance between the screw heads and certain components in the vicinity of the…
- 10026224Feb 1, 2008Bmw motorcycle: new attachment concept for front brake discs (rivet package, series production standard). The brake discs complete with fasteners (rivet package) now constitute a…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW K1200 S
9 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW K1200 S
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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