4
recalls
The BMW K1200RS has 4 recalls covering 4,529 vehicles as reported; model year 1998 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1998: 4
Units affected
4,529
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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Do-not-drive
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By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW K1200RS by component
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 2,556 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 1,000 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 973 units
BMW K1200RS recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2000 | BMW K1200RS (1998): Engine and engine coolingNo. 00V266000 | Fire | 188 |
| Sep 12, 2000 | BMW K1200RS (1998-2000): Engine and engine coolingNo. 00V264000 | Crash risk | 2,368 |
| Oct 14, 1998 | BMW K1200RS (1998): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 98V258000 | Fire | 1,000 |
| Aug 8, 1997 | BMW K1200RS, R1200C (1998): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 97V134000 | Crash risk | 973 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2000 BMW K1200RS recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2000 BMW K1200RS. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW K1200RS have?
4 recalls cover the BMW K1200RS, for 4,529 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW K1200RS?
Fuel system, gasoline: named in 12 of the 38 safety complaints about the BMW K1200RS, then power train (7). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.