1999 BMW K1200LT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 74%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,290miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 BMW K1200LT, 74% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,290 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On june 17, 2011 the final drive of my 1999 Bmw K1200LT started leaking gear oil from the crown bearing seal. The suspected cause is the crown bearing failure pushed the seal out of place and allowed the gear oil to leak on the rear brake disc and rear tire. This in turn caused the rear brake to fail due to oil on the brake pads and the rear tire to be unstable with oil on it. I replaced the rear drive in january 2012.”
NHTSA complaint #10449181, filed 2012-02, 46,000 miles“The rear drive assembly on my Bmw K1200LT motorcycle started vibrating and making grinding noises. It then dumped drive oil all over the rear wheel and tire, causing the rear brakes to become inoperative and the rear tire to slip on the road. I was fortunately able to bring the bike under control and to a complete stop thus avoiding a serious crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10060127, filed 2004-03, 26,000 miles“Rear end final drive failed on my '99 Bmw K1200LT motorcycle. There was no real warning other than a severe grinding noise. I was able to ride home (slowly) and then noted the rear tire was no longer straight up but had a severe wobble. I then had it towed to the dealer who fixed it. Bob, pls note, the incident date below is an approximation - it's been a while. (I heard you speak at the ra rally in shelbyville - very good job!)”
NHTSA complaint #10139222, filed 2005-10, 5,000 miles“My 1999 Bmw K1200LT had a mysterious vibration coming from the rear wheel. I thought I may have a flat tire. Stopped checked pressure, and all was fine. Rode bike approximately 300 miles when the rear wheel began slipping and really felt like it was going to fall off. I depressed the rear brake lever, but it collapsed completely (I later learned why), no rear brakes. I managed to get the motorcycle stopped, and I could immediately tell what the problem was. There was final drive oil leaking from the final drive of the motorcycle onto the rear brake caliper, and onto the rear tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10227768, filed 2008-05, 43,700 miles“Leaking rear end lube started investigation. Ultimate cause of leak was pending failure of crown gear bearings on bike with paralever style final drive. Replaced bearings and seals as no damage to gear(s) was apparent. Done on trip out west.”
NHTSA complaint #10542006, filed 2013-09, 33,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 BMW K1200LT
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 BMW K1200LT
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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