2008 BMW K1200 R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2008 BMW K1200 R has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

5Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 BMW K1200 R recalls

Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk

Recall 20V471Aug 10, 202016,926 vehicles affected

The fuel pump flange on certain BMW motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy may crack.

Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control

Recall 15V141Mar 11, 201543,426 vehicles affected

The rear wheel mounting flange, which is aluminum on the affected motorcycles, may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are overtightened.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Recall 13V617Dec 12, 201350,184 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 12V487Oct 5, 20122,483 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 10V488Oct 8, 201011,826 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 BMW K1200 R problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires1

What owners report

2023-06-29, Tires
Ordered Tires on June of This Year from a Company Located in Pennsylvania called RevZilla. Ordered Front and Rear Tires for a BMW Motorcycle per Owners Manual. Received Tires, However Rear Tire Out of Date by Over 2 years. Called Manufacture of Tire in USA, and advised that Warranty now expired by more than 2 years and if Tires are operated in Southern States, that less than 1 year remains. Contacted Seller, will allow return at my shipping costs at over $200 usd. and Cannot confirm any replacement DOT Tire dates as (alledgedly) THE MANUFACTURER AND THE PARTS DEALERS are not required to know this information. TIRE SIZE MAKE AND MODEL: 190/50/ZR17 Metzeler RoadTec 01 SE

2008 BMW K1200 R questions

Does the 2008 BMW K1200 R have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2008 BMW K1200 R: Fuel Pump Flange May Crack, Causing Leaks and Fire Risk; Rear Wheel Can Loosen and Cause Loss of Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 BMW K1200 R 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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