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BMW K1200LTModel year report

2001 BMW K1200LT Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
46,173miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 BMW K1200LT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2001 BMW K1200LT. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 12 complaints (48% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and suspension (3). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 61% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 46,173 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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

Transmission and drivetrain: “Bmw motorcycle, model K1200LT. Riding normally at 65 MPH on freeway, oil leaked out of rear drive unit onto brakes, wheel and tire. Lost all rear braking effectiveness, tire slipped slightly on road. Pulled onto shoulder, stopped by using front brake only. Vehicle towed to dealer where rear drive unit was replaced at my expense. Old part is being shipped to my office.”

NHTSA complaint #10136116, filed 2005-09, 82,400 miles

Brakes: “I noticed my bike tires seemed to be out of balance, a noticeable vibration especially at lower speeds. I had the tires checked and ended up replacing them. The problem seemed to move to the rear of the bike after replacing the tires, with a vibration in the footpegs and while accelerating from a stop it felt as if the rear tire was flat. I checked the suspension and set it to the proper preload on the rear shock but the vibration persisted. …”

NHTSA complaint #10250905, filed 2008-12, 60,200 miles

Suspension: “Vibration in footpegs and rumbling noise from rear drive unit. Crown wheel bearing failed. Caught in time before serious damage was done. This bearing is the main support element for the rear wheel on this motorcycle. Parts from damaged bearing have taken out oil seal which leads to rear brake and wheel being covered in gear lube. Broken bearing could lead to lock up of rear wheel. Gear lube on the rear brake disc would lead to loss of braking. Gear lube on rear wheel would lead to loss of traction. All could lead to a crash with subsequent property and bodily damage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10151127, filed 2006-02, 63,781 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

61% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,775 and 60,200 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 46,173 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 BMW K1200LT in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

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. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.

Other model years of the BMW K1200LT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20051923,2002———Stable
20032133,3200———Falling
20023727,1500——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20012546,1730——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20005136,7750——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19995037,2900——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All BMW K1200LT model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 BMW K1200LT have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2001 BMW K1200LT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 BMW K1200LT is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 12 complaints (48% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.

Has the 2001 BMW K1200LT been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 BMW K1200LT reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 46,173 miles and the middle half falls between 30,775 and 60,200 miles; 61% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

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.