CarRecallWatchThe 2000 BMW K 1200 RS has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
1Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 BMW K 1200 RS recalls
Most common 2000 BMW K 1200 RS problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE RIDING ON EXPRESSWAY ENGINE QUIT AND I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FUEL WAS BEING PUMPED OUT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND MY SHOES AND CLOTHING. ON INSPECTION FOUND A BROKEN FUEL LINE CONNECTOR ON THE HIGH PRESSURE SIDE OF THE FUEL LINE GOING FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON THE MOTOR. AT A LATER DATE THE LOW PRESSURE SIDE OF THE SYSTEM ALSO FAILED AND AGAIN FUEL RUNS OUT ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND ONTO CLOTHING JUST WAITING FOR A SPARK FOR IGNITION. TO ME THIS LOOKS LIKE A REALLY BAD ACCIDENT JUST WAITING FOR A PLACE TO HAPPEN. IN RESEARCHING THIS I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO DEALERS THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON ON THIS AND OTHER MODELS OF BMW MOTORCYCLES. THE REPAIR CONSI
THE MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCED AN ABS FAULT WARNING WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY. NO LOSS OF CONTROL OR DAMAGE BUT THE PARTIALLY LINKED ABS BRAKES NO LONGER WORKED. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAULT CODE AS "FAULTY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE MODULATOR PUMP" THE DEALER RESET THE ALARM CODE AND THE ABS SYSTEM OPERATED FOR ABOUT 300 MILES WHEN IT FAULTED. A SECOND RESET AND CODE READ REVEALED SAME FAULT WITH HYDRAULIC PRESSURE MODULATOR. *TR
1) I HIT 2 POTHOLES IN THE ROAD, ONE RIGHT AFTER THE OTHER. 2) THE FRONT WHEEL FENDER GOT LODGED BETWEEN THE RADIATOR AND THE FAIRING. 3) TOOK BIKE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY APPARENTLY COMPRESSED THE SHOCKS ALL THE WAY TO PULL THE FENDER OUT. NO PARTS WERE REPLACED. DEALER REPORTED ALL PARTS IN GOOD CONDITION. *TR
DIFFERENTIAL CROWN WHEEL BEARING FAILED TWICE. FIRST FAILURE 8/21/01 @ 47200 MILES SECOND FAILURE ON 8/15/02 @ 73800 MILES. THERE WAS NO WARNING ON FIRST FAILURE OTHER THAN THE SMELL OF REAR DIFF. LUBE. SECOND FAIURE OCCURED AT FREEWAY SPEED AND ALMOST CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE. MANUFACTURER COVERED EXPENSE OF FIRST FAILURE. WAITING FOR AN ANSWER ON SECOND FAILURE. FIRST FAILURE REPAIRED BY DEALER IN SAN DIEGO, SECOND FAILURE REPAIRED BY DEALER IN POMONA CA. SELLING DEALER WOULD NOT WORK ON BIKE AT FIRST FAILURE AND HAD TO TRAILER BIKE TO SAN DIEGO FOR REPAIRS. SECOND FAILURE OCCURED IN CALIF. AND DEALER IN POMONA WAS THE MOST CONVIENENT.*AK
2000 BMW K 1200 RS questions
Does the 2000 BMW K 1200 RS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 BMW K 1200 RS: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW K 1200 RS?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Suspension (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 BMW K 1200 RS has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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