2001 BMW K1200LT Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,266miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 BMW K1200LT, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,266 miles.
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.
“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“Started hearing a grinding noise from rear of motorcycle and felt some rear wheel wooble. Road with the symptom for about 15 miles until I could get to a telephone to call closest dealer. Dealer said to ride in. Traveled approximately 4 miles and symptoms got much worse. Called a towing service and had bike transported to brattin's Bmw in san diego. After inspecting rear wheel the technician determined that the rear drive bearing had disintegrated cause unknown. Repair took approx 2 weeks due to parts. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769292, filed 2002-11Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW K1200LT
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW K1200LT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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