2001 BMW K1200rs recalls and problems

The 2001 BMW K1200rs has 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2001 Bmw K1200Rs
Photo: 2001 Bmw K1200Rs by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 K1200rs model years — 2nd most.

0recalls
7complaints
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
45,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine2
Suspension2
Fuel System1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2001: 4 complaints200142009: 1 complaints20092012: 2 complaints20122

NHTSA investigations

FUEL LINE LEAKAGE

PE03054 · opened Dec 1, 2003 · closed Jan 23, 2004 · led to recall 04V028000
Summary

BMW IS CONDUCTING A RECALL (04V-028).AN INFORMATION REQUEST(IR)RESPONSE WAS NOT RECEIVED. UPON BMW'S RECEIPT OF THE IR, AND AFTER DISCUSSIONS WITH ODI, BMWDETERMINED THAT A RECALL WAS NECESSARY. ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING CONTAINED WITHIN THE FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED.FURTHER, THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM INVOLVING CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS, WHICH CAN ALSO RESULT IN A SMALL FUEL LEAK.DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, ADJUST ALL CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS.ALSO ALL FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLINGS WILL BE INSPECTED.IF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE QUICK-DISCONNECT O-RING WILL BE REPLACED.IF DAMAGED, THE COUPLING WILL BE REPLACED.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2004.

2001 vs. other BMW K1200rs years

2000: 4 complaints20002001: 7 complaints20012002: 18 complaints2002182003: 5 complaints20035

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 BMW K1200rs have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 BMW K1200rs. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW K1200rs?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), suspension (2), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.