2000 BMW K1200LT problems & reliability
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW K1200LT. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 40 | 78% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 10% |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% |
| Tires | 2 | 4% |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 46 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 36,775 miles (middle 50% between 25,540 and 62,825 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Avon storm 3 motorcycle front tire developed a flat area after only 1500 miles. Tire is out of round.”
Tires · filed Jun 23, 2019
“Dp12001 the final drive failed at 74,000 miles with the bearing failing and the seal leaking oil onto the rear wheel. After repair at an authorize bmw motorcycle dealer the final drive failed a second time at 91,000 miles.”
Power Train · filed Dec 31, 2015
“While traveling on interstate highway I noticed a new rhythmic vibration transmitted through footpegs, varied speed & vibration rate also varied. Stopped, checked wheels & tires, no defects noted, continued to destination. Parked motorcycle on it's center stand, removed helmet, gloves, jacket & stowed. Visually…”
Power Train · filed Feb 10, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- M/C final drive ball bearing failure
Defect Petition DP12001 · opened Jan 20, 2012 · closed Jun 20, 2013
- FUEL LINE LEAKAGE
Preliminary Evaluation PE03054 · opened Dec 1, 2003 · closed Jan 23, 2004 · led to recall 04V028000
Technical service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW K1200LT.
With the introduction of the new watertight fuse box a change was made from large type fuses to mini fuses. While the correct fuses are installed in the fuse box, the older, large type fuses were supplied in the…
MC611104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 24, 2021
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
MC62133778 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2015
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
SIB-63-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2010
Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to…
SIB-16-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2009
Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44…
SB-17927831-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2009
Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in…
SB-00-021-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2007
Customers may complain of delayed throttle response during acceleration from low rpm in warm weather. *slc
1300201021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2001
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2000 BMW K1200LT in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 36,775 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.