2002 BMW K1200RS Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles, 14 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 K1200RS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2002 BMW K1200RS. The part named most often is fuel system, with 9 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 93% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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.
- Fuel system9 50%
- Brakes3 17%
- Tires2 11%
- Equipment1 5.6%
- Other or unknown1 5.6%
- Suspension1 5.6%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.6%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Started my Bmw K1200RS and backed it out of the garage. Noticed a spray emanating from the right side of the engine above the valve cove. Shut the bike down and checked for the leak. Found that the plastic fuel line quick disconnect coupling was cracked allowing fuel to spray out in a fine mist. This could have easily caught fire if the bike had been hot. Checked the internet and found that this failure is a common problem on Bmw motorcycles and is not limited to my model or year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511646, filed 2013-05, 30,000 milesBrakes: “While riding the bike a few days ago, the ABS failure lights came on. I shut the bike off, and restarted to attempt to reset the system. This did not work. Later in the day, when starting the bike up,...the ABS was functioning, for about 15 minutes, then the failure lights again came on and have constantly stayed on since. The bike is a 2002 and has just turned 33,000 miles. I had the brake system flushed about a year ago in hopes it would prevent this from happening, as this is a very common problem on Bmw bikes of this period,...especially the bikes in the k family. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809823, filed 2015-12, 33,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “On march 6, 2006, I started riding my 2002 Bmw K1200RS and noticed that the rear end of the motorcycle felt not quite right. Stopping on the side of the road I checked air pressure, lug nuts tight and looked for any fluid leaks. Everything appeared ok. I also grabbed the rear tire to determine if there was any play in the rear end. There was none. I continued on. A few miles down the road, the motorcycle became very unstable and it felt like the rear wheel was about to come off. Fortunately, I was able to get the motorcycle stopped without crashing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154607, filed 2006-04, 33,200 milesTires: “I put shenko motorcycle tires on my 2002 Bmw motorcycle. After about 3000 miles the tread separated from the tire base. I complained to shenko and the dealer I purchased them from. This was a life threatening situation on a motorcycle with a passenger. I have done research and this problem is more common than it should be. Shenko should not be selling inferior and life endangering products in the USA. Please respond and look into the quality of this imported product, there will be deaths in the future with this tire. I can supply photos if you like. …”
NHTSA complaint #10610153, filed 2014-07, 120,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
93% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,000 and 33,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 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 2002 BMW K1200RS have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2002 BMW K1200RS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 BMW K1200RS is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 9 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 2002 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 2002 BMW K1200RS reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,000 miles and the middle half falls between 14,000 and 33,200 miles; 93% 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.