2008 BMW K1200 LT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 BMW K1200 LT recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 BMW K1200 LT.

Most common 2008 BMW K1200 LT problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	3
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2017-04-29, Power Train
FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL LEAKING ON REAR BRAKES. HAD SHAFT SEALS REPLACED TWICE. NOW BMW DEALER (GO AZ MOTORCYCLES) TELLS ME I NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE REAR DRIVE ASSEMBLY!! ALSO, CLUNKING NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATING IT ON CENTER STAND.

2015-07-24, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW K1200LT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ABS AND BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH BY ENGAGING THE FRONT BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MA 09/25

2014-07-31, Power Train
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE OIL ALL OVER REAR TIRE THANK GOD IT DIDN'T LOCKUP WHILE RIDING MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BACK UP. *TR

2012-03-05, Power Train
HOWLING NOISE SIMILAR TO TIRE NOISE, THEN A VIBRATION THROUGH THE BIKE. WHEN STOPPED, HAD OIL COVERING HE REAR TIRE. CROWN BEARING FAILURE WITH OIL LEAKAGE ONTO THE REAR TIRE. THIS IS THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. *TR

2008 BMW K1200 LT questions

Does the 2008 BMW K1200 LT have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 BMW K1200 LT at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW K1200 LT?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 BMW K1200 LT has been fixed?

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