Bmw K1200 S 2008
Model K1200 S made in 2008 by Bmw got 13 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V239000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 12/11/2007 to 01/10/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 39 | 08/01/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/02/2008 | 06/03/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 30 my 2008 k1200 s and k1200 gt motorcycles. a set screw may not have been installed at its specific location within the oil duct. consequently, an adequate supply of oil may not circulate within the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It is possible that connecting rod and crankshaft damage could occur. if this happened, the engine could seize. if the motorcycle was in gear, engine seizing could result in lock-up of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a set screw in the oil duct. the recall began during august 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-331-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V487000 | BMW of North America, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 2062 | MFR | BMW of North America, LLC | 10/05/2012 | 10/05/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 k1200 s, k1200 r, and k1200 r sport motorcycles. in certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during november 2012. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall is an expansion of safety recall 09v-202.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V245000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 10/30/2007 to 01/16/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 548 | 08/01/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/04/2008 | 06/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling 548 my 2008 k1200 s and gt motorcycles. the fasteners used to secure the front brake-disc may not be long enough to ensure a secure mounting. over time, these fasteners could loosen. if that happened, the brake disc would no longer be securely mounted. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure to observe the following precautions, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and install a longer front brake disc fasteners and reroute the sensor cable free of charge. the recall began during august 2008. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V488000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 10/01/2003 to 09/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/08/2010 | 10/14/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 motorcycles. the bearings could be subject to corrosion. this could lead to reduced movement of the link lever. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-22768813-01 | 03/16/2009 | 10029704 | Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. problem was noticed after u | 07/13/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-22768813-01 | 03/16/2009 | 10029704 | Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. problem was noticed after u | 07/13/2009 | |
| 13-003-07 | 12/01/2007 | 10026229 | Bmw motorcycle: idle speed too high. the cause is incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator. *pe | 10/08/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| SB-00-021-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10030825 | 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 mixtures in proportions higher than 10% | 12/07/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||||
| SB-17927831-02 | 02/25/2009 | 10029706 | Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. e series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). no mod | 07/13/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 34-002-08 | 03/01/2008 | 10026831 | Bmw motorcycle: front brake-disc threaded fasteners. the new brake disc mounts has reduced the clearance between the screw heads and certain components in the vicinity of the brake disc. *pe | 12/23/2008 | |
| 34-001-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10026224 | Bmw motorcycle: new attachment concept for front brake discs (rivet package, series production standard). the brake discs complete with fasteners (rivet package) now constitute a single component. *pe | 10/08/2008 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| SB-31-002-08 | 07/01/2008 | 10030771 | Bmw motorcycle: replacing steering damper. there is a possibility of the coating becoming detached from the inside face of the cylinder. this detached coating could partially clog the oil bores, with the result that the action of the ste | 11/30/2009 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 33-001-08 | 03/01/2008 | 10026305 | Bmw motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor. *pe | 10/16/2008 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||||
| SIB-61-001-08 | 03/01/2008 | 10027805 | 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. *pe | 02/09/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/04/2008 | 400 | 1 | |
| I bought a brand new bmw k1200s in oct 2008. since i bought it has had a stalling problem that my dealer cannot fix and bmw usa refuses to address. i have ask for the motorcycle to either be fixed, replaced, or reimburse me my $19,000 cash that i paid for the bike. the motorcycle is unfit for road use due to the fact that it stalls excessively and i feel unsafe. if you goto the internet and punch in key words bmw k1200s stalling you'll find 30 to 40 pages of people having the same problem with cases even being reported of people getting hit from behind. i have a beautiful $19,000 motorcycle that i cannot ride. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/05/2009 | 2005 | 1 | |
| 1. normal operation of bmw 2008 k1200s motorcycle was in progress. while slowing for stoplights or traffic, pulling in the vehicle's clutch and rolling off the throttle (either while downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear, or simply pulling in the clutch while in first gear and rolling off of the throttle), the vehicle's motor stalls and the engine shuts off. 2.) the stalling generally occurs sporadically, once every few weeks, and generally only once or twice per riding session, over the vehicle ownership period (january 2009-current). however, a recent incident on july 5th took place where the stalling would occur at every clutch pull in when the throttle dropped below 2000 rpm. this caused a drop/crash of the motorcycle at approximately 5mph, while traveling at slow speeds through a turn. light damage occurred to bike's left fairing panel. bike was sent to bmw dealership for diagnostics immediately after. 3.) the bmw dealership has the bike in for diagnostics, but cannot replicate the problem, and the stalls did not cause an error code they could identify. no fix for this instance has been stated yet. however, there are large levels of documentation on several internet forums from people who own the same motorcycle, sitting the exact same problem, with the same reaction from the dealer (not recognizing the issue). bmw has stated that no attempt to fix the issue will occur without them experiencing the stalling issue, so they requested to put several hundred miles on my bike without adding those miles on to the end of my warranty period. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/06/2009 | 21784 | 1 | |
| I own a 2008 bmw k1200s motorcycle. when slowing to a stop, the engine stalls nearly everytime, and it is very dangerous to ride the motorcycle in traffic. i have taken it to my bmw dealer several times to be repaired, but they tell me there is nothing wrong with it. when analyzed by their diagnostic computer, no faults are shown. after numerous complaints, my dealer has finally told me that bmw is aware of the problem and they are working on a solution, however they do not have an answer yet. in speaking with many other owners of the same model motorcycle, nearly all of them complain of this same issue. apparently it is a very common problem with this model motorcycle. in my opinion, bmw should treat this as the urgent issue that it is, and provide a solution before any of the owners of this model are killed due to this chronic problem. thank you. *tr | |||
| 04/24/2009 | 1574 | 1 | |
| Engine stall/die at low speed deceration to stop. intermintent, one in 30-50 stops. took to dealer 3 times for testing situation could not be dupllicated because of lack of test time available. *tr | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/06/2013 | 17200 | 1 | |
| The bmw k-series motorcycles have the same problem with cracks in the fuel pump housing that nhtsa is investigating for the r-series bikes (investigation: pe 12-036 / investigator: [xxx]). this problem is potentially more serious in the k-series bikes because on the k-series machines the leak is over the cylinder heads where there is a greater danger of fire. bmw has indicated to me (by phone) that they will not repair this wide-spread defect in their motorcycles that are out of warranty until there is a recall. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 02/06/2013 | 17200 | ||
| The bmw k-series motorcycles have the same problem with cracks in the fuel pump housing that nhtsa is investigating for the r-series bikes (investigation: pe 12-036 / investigator: robert young). this problem is potentially more serious in the k-series bikes because on the k-series machines the leak is over the cylinder heads where there is a greater danger of fire. bmw has indicated to me (by phone) that they will not repair this wide-spread defect in their motorcycles that are out of warranty until there is a recall. | |||
| 06/28/2012 | 2300 | 1 | |
| I was driving down a road at a constant speed of 30 mph when suddenly and unexpectedly my bike shut off. i had cars approaching me from the rear so i decided to make an immediate turn onto a secondary road. after coasting to a stop i immediately tried to start the bike with no success. it sounded like it was out of gas but i know i had at least a half of a tank. i went ahead and put more gas in the tank to top it off. afterwards it immediately started up. the next day i went for another ride and the bike started to perform sluggish. it appear the bike was trying to shut off. i suddenly notice the fuel gauge spurting up and down from full to empty. when i pulled into my driveway the bike shut off and the fuel gauge read empty. i tried to go back to the gas station but my fuel range indicator was excessively decreasing. the fuel range indicator dropped from 167 miles to 120 within 200 meters. then i noticed it kept running even at a stop. this bike is super dangerous. if i wasn't careful i would had definitely crashed. bmw needs to get this fixed once and for all and definitely before someone gets killed. right now there are numerous similar post outlining the same issues. some owners have replaced their fuel sensor over three times on new bikes with less than 2000 miles. this is ridiculous. i urge you to please take a stand and help us riders resolve the systematic problem. *tr | |||
| 06/28/2012 | 2300 | ||
| I was driving down a road at a constant speed of 30 mph when suddenly and unexpectively my bike shut off. i had cars approaching me from the rear so i decided to make an immediate turn onto a secondary road. after coasting to a stop i immediately tried to start the bike with no success. it sounded like it was out of gas but i know i had at least a half of a tank. i went ahead and put more gas in the tank to top it off. afterwards it immediately started up. the next day i went for another ride and the bike started to perfom sluggish. it appear the bike was trying to shut off. i suddenly notice the fuel gauge spurting up and down from full to empty. when i pulled into my driveway the bike shut off and the fuel gauge read empty. i tried to go back to the gas station but my fuel range indicator was excessively decreasing. the fuel range indicator dropped from 167 miles to 120 within 200 meters. then i noticed it kept running even at a stop. this bike is super dangerous. if i wasn't careful i would had definately crashed. bmw needs to get this fixed once and for all and definately before someone gets killed. right now there are numerous simuliar post outlining the same issues. some owners have replaced their fuel sensor over three times on new bikes with less than 2000 milies. this is ridiculas. i urge you to please take a stand and help us riders resolve the systematic problem. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/24/2009 | 1574 | 1 | |
| Engine stall/die at low speed deceration to stop. intermintent, one in 30-50 stops. took to dealer 3 times for testing situation could not be dupllicated because of lack of test time available. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2009 | 2005 | 1 | |
| 1. normal operation of bmw 2008 k1200s motorcycle was in progress. while slowing for stoplights or traffic, pulling in the vehicle's clutch and rolling off the throttle (either while downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear, or simply pulling in the clutch while in first gear and rolling off of the throttle), the vehicle's motor stalls and the engine shuts off. 2.) the stalling generally occurs sporadically, once every few weeks, and generally only once or twice per riding session, over the vehicle ownership period (january 2009-current). however, a recent incident on july 5th took place where the stalling would occur at every clutch pull in when the throttle dropped below 2000 rpm. this caused a drop/crash of the motorcycle at approximately 5mph, while traveling at slow speeds through a turn. light damage occurred to bike's left fairing panel. bike was sent to bmw dealership for diagnostics immediately after. 3.) the bmw dealership has the bike in for diagnostics, but cannot replicate the problem, and the stalls did not cause an error code they could identify. no fix for this instance has been stated yet. however, there are large levels of documentation on several internet forums from people who own the same motorcycle, sitting the exact same problem, with the same reaction from the dealer (not recognizing the issue). bmw has stated that no attempt to fix the issue will occur without them experiencing the stalling issue, so they requested to put several hundred miles on my bike without adding those miles on to the end of my warranty period. *tr | |||