2008 BMW K1200 S Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,005miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 BMW K1200 S, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,005 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“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 miles“Engine stall/die at low speed deceration to stop. Intermintent, one in 30-50 stops. Took to dealer 3 times for testing situation could not be dupllicated because of lack of test time available.”
NHTSA complaint #10278124, filed 2009-07, 1,574 miles“1. Normal operation of Bmw 2008 k1200s motorcycle was in progress. While slowing for stoplights or traffic, pulling in the vehicle's clutch and rolling off the throttle (either while downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear, or simply pulling in the clutch while in first gear and rolling off of the throttle), the vehicle's motor stalls and the engine shuts off. 2.) the stalling generally occurs sporadically, once every few weeks, and generally only once or twice per riding session, over the vehicle ownership period (january 2009-current). …”
NHTSA complaint #10277288, filed 2009-07, 2,005 milesRelated recalls
- 08V239000Jun 2, 2008Bmw is recalling 30 my 2008 k1200 s and k1200 gt motorcycles. A set screw may not have been installed at its specific location within the oil duct…Covers: BMW K1200 S 2008, K1200 GT 2008
Related service bulletins
- 10038217Mar 1, 2013Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10029704Mar 16, 2009Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. Sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. Problem occurs especially at high…
- 10026229Dec 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: idle speed too high. The cause is incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 23% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW K1200 S
9 complaintsBrakes
2 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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