2002 BMW K1200rs recalls and problems

The 2002 BMW K1200rs has 0 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

2001 Bmw K1200Rs
Pictured: a 2001 model; the 2002 may differ in details. Photo: 2001 Bmw K1200Rs by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 K1200rs model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
18complaints
2crashes
0fires
2injuries
30,000median 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

Fuel System9
Power Train3
Service Brakes3
Tires2
Child Seat1
Equipment1
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1

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

Complaints by year filed

2002: 2 complaints20022003: 2 complaints20032004: 2 complaints20042006: 1 complaints20062007: 2 complaints20072009: 3 complaints200932013: 3 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20161

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.

2002 vs. other BMW K1200rs years

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

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 BMW K1200rs have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 BMW K1200rs. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW K1200rs?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (9), power train (3), service brakes (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.