There have been 4 safety recalls for the BMW K1200rs. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW K1200rs.
If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 BMW K1200rs |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. During extended operation in high ambient temperature conditions, the area of the pump mounting surface of the fuel tank can deform, forming a gap between the tank mounting surface and the gasket, allowing fuel to escape from the tank at that area. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The screw(s) can back out over time while the vehicle is being operated causing a change in the pressure point of the master cylinder for the clutch and/or front brake increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 BMW K1200rs, 1998 BMW R1200c |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease contamination of the threads. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could allow coolant to escape, travel along the engine cover, and contact the rear tire, reducing its traction and affecting the stability of the motorcycle. In addition, the loss of coolant could lead to increased engine operating temperature and possible overheating.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 BMW K1200rs |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The cylinder head contains two sealing plugs covering holes in the area near the spark plugs. One or both plugs may not have been fully seated during vehicle assembly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Engine damage could occur if the engine is not immediately switched off. In addition, oil could travel along the engine cover and ultimately contact the rear tire, reducing its traction and affecting the stability of the motorcycle, possibly resulting in a crash and personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 BMW K1200rs, 1999 BMW K1200rs, 2000 BMW K1200rs |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. A spring-loaded thermostatic element in the oil thermostat housing is held in place by a cover that is retained by a snap ring. The snap ring may not have been properly installed during production.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 12, 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 2,368 |
| Sep. 12, 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 188 |
| Oct. 14, 1998 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 1,000 |
| Aug. 8, 1997 | Service Brakes | 973 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2000 BMW K1200rs | 1 |
| 1999 BMW K1200rs | 1 |
| 1998 BMW K1200rs | 4 |