2001 BMW K1200RS Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 BMW K1200RS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 BMW K1200RS. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and brakes (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Suspension2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
Example complaints
Suspension: “1. First incident occured a approximately 5 minutes after the motorcycle had been parked outside the garage on level ground. The sidestand folded and the motorcycle fell over just a few feet from the nearest person that had a to jump away not to get hit by an 800+ lbs motorcycle. This incident produced damaged to the crashbar, fairing components and sidebag components. The motorcycle was parked in the exact same location and manner as I do park my other touring bikes without them falling over. …”
NHTSA complaint #739642, filed 2001-01Brakes: “Failure of the rear integral ABS braking abilities being intermittent and unavoidable. Bike has been meticulously maintained with the ABS flush performed every two years per Bmw service bulletin. Problem began with 35,000 miles on the bike.”
NHTSA complaint #10456019, filed 2012-04, 45,000 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 2001 Bmw k-1200 rs. While driving 30 MPH gasoline began leaking from the sides and bottom of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 32000.”
NHTSA complaint #10295664, filed 2009-12, 33,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,000 and 89,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 BMW K1200RS 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.
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. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.
- 10200268Jun 15, 2021Equipment. IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
- 10207909Feb 1, 2016Other or unknown. Pre-delivery Intervention Check List.
- 10147912Dec 1, 2015Equipment. Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
- 10193504Sep 9, 2013Equipment. Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet…
- 10027805Mar 1, 2008Suspension. Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the gt1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (k27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (k25/12). Model years unknown.
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Fuel system, Other or unknown. Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol…
Other model years of the BMW K1200RS
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 12,489 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 18 | 29,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 7 | 45,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 55,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 BMW K1200RS have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 BMW K1200RS as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 BMW K1200RS is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2001 BMW K1200RS 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 K1200RS reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,000 and 89,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.