2001 BMW K 1200 RS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 BMW K 1200 RS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 BMW K 1200 RS.

Most common 2001 BMW K 1200 RS problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Power Train	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2012-04-22, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FAILURE OF THE REAR INTEGRAL ABS BRAKING ABILITIES BEING INTERMITTENT AND UNAVOIDABLE. BIKE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED WITH THE ABS FLUSH PERFORMED EVERY TWO YEARS PER BMW SERVICE BULLETIN. PROBLEM BEGAN WITH 35,000 MILES ON THE BIKE. *TR

2012-02-05, Power Train
SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. *TR

2009-12-14, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW K-1200 RS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH GASOLINE BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32000.

2001-08-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
TIMING COVER OIL LEAK. *AK

2001-02-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
EXHAUST PIPES ARE POSITIONED BELOW FOOT PEGS SO THAT WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP AND PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN YOU WILL BRUSH UP AGANIST HOT PIPE. *AK

2001 BMW K 1200 RS questions

Does the 2001 BMW K 1200 RS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 BMW K 1200 RS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW K 1200 RS?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 BMW K 1200 RS has been fixed?

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