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BMW K1200LTModel year report

2002 BMW K1200LT Problems

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,150miles, 36 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 2002 BMW K1200LT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2002 BMW K1200LT. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 23 complaints (62% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and fuel system (5). 36 of the complaints include a mileage, and 64% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,150 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, 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: “I noticed leaking oil coming from the approximate center of my vehicle. I took my vehicle to the dealership for inspection. I was informed that the leak was from the main transmission seal & that if not repaired, would get progressively worse; meaning eventual transmission failure. Therefore, I had the main seal replaced; an expensive $1300 job!”

NHTSA complaint #10118079, filed 2005-04, 72,726 miles

Brakes: “Bmw K1200LT-c motorcycle: heard some grinding from final drive, then felt the vibration and about 10 miles later the rear wheel was wobbling uncontrollably. The final drive completely failed which damages the ABS speed sensor and had to be u-hauled as I was 900 miles from home at the time. My dealer replaced the final drive and ABS speed sensor free of charge as I was still covered under my extended warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10201745, filed 2007-09, 41,487 miles

Fuel system: “I started my bike up at 8:00 am on a warm morning in my garage as I always do, and backed it out while it was idling perfectly. Suddenly smoke began to rise up from the left fairing vent. I shut the engine down and jumped off the bike to determine the source of the smoke. To my surprise, the engine bay was engulfed in flames. I grabbed my garden hose and managed to put out the fire. The whole event lasted about a minute or two. The damage was done, I removed the fairing covers to examine the extent of the damage. It appeared to be a fuel rail failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11145173, filed 2018-11, 65,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

64% of the 36 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,730 and 57,010 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (36 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,150 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 2002 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 2002 BMW K1200LT have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2002 BMW K1200LT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 BMW K1200LT is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 23 complaints (62% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 2002 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 2002 BMW K1200LT reported?

Among the 36 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,150 miles and the middle half falls between 13,730 and 57,010 miles; 64% 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.