2001 BMW K1200LT power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 BMW K1200LT — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw k1200 lt motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he felt a slight vibration. After pulling over her noticed that there was an oil leak on the rear tire. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the bearings had…”
filed Mar 13, 2012
“I had the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and > currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. Gear oil leaked. This failure happened 850 miles from home and had to be towed home. *kb”
filed Feb 3, 2012
“2001 bmw k1200lt. Request for investigation into bmw motorcycle final drive failures *tgw the consumer stated when he attempted to bring the motorcycle to a safe stop, he discovered the rear brakes did not work, which forced him to use the front brakes only, which extended his stopping distance. He was able to bring…”
filed Dec 6, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other K1200LT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 K1200LT | 13 | 62% |
| 2002 K1200LT | 23 | 62% |
| 2000 K1200LT | 40 | 78% |
| 1999 K1200LT | 37 | 74% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 BMW K1200LT
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.