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BMW K 1200 LT recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW K 1200 LT, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 2
Total Complaints 234
Years Covered 1999–2009

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the BMW K 1200 LT, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 2005

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 04V304000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder

Fuel and emissions

1 campaign · Years: 2005

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW K 1200 LT in NHTSA complaint data are Power train, Power train:driveline, Power train:driveline:differential unit.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2009 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Power train.
2008 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Service brakes.
2006 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train.
2005 2 22 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline, Power train:driveline, Suspension.
2004 0 5 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Vehicle speed control, Fuel system, gasoline.
2003 0 26 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
2002 0 38 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:driveline, Power train:driveline:differential unit, Power train.
2001 0 28 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:driveline:differential unit, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal.
2000 0 51 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Power train:driveline:differential unit, Power train:driveline.
1999 0 55 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Power train:driveline, Power train:axle assembly.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Service brakes and Fuel system

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2005

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V304000) →
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    Summary: On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V438000) →
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    Summary: On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures, wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling.

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