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2001 BMW K1200RS Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 BMW K1200RS, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.

“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 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003120%
2002317%
2001114%
1998117%

Other parts of the 2001 BMW K1200RS

Engine cooling
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW K1200RS

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology