2002 BMW K1200LT Problems, complaints & recalls

I started my bike up at 8:00 am on a warm morning in my garage as I always do, and backed it out while it was idling perfectly. Suddenly smoke began to rise up from the left fairing vent. I shut the engine down and jumped off the bike to determine the source of the smoke. To my surprise, the engine bay was engulfed in flames. I grabbed my garden hose and managed to put out the fire. The whole event lasted about a minute or two. The damage was done, I removed the fairing covers to examine the extent of the damage....

Riding on relatively straight, two lane state road in rural georgia ( without having any previous issues). Riding approximately 45-50 miles per hour. Bike suddenly began making a clanking noise from the rear wheel. Rode approximately 20 mph for approximately one-tenth mile to store parking lot. Shut down bike and transported to my residence on trailer.

I can't get the brake warning failure light to stop blinking. The brakes work great07

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw k1200lt. While driving approximately 65 mph, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with brake failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 220,197. The vin was not available.

I was riding down the interstate at 75 mph. I started smelling a strong odor of gas. When I got home I had fuel dripping on the ground underneath the bike. It was on my boots, pants leg and all over the side of my bike. It messed up my paint in some areas and will need to be repainted. I took the side cover off and was able to see the fuel dripping from the quick disconnect on the lower fuel line. I am not a happy camper and I think there should be a recall on this problem. *Tr

Abs pump failed on bmw k1200lt 2002, bike was in storage for a year and a half, took out of storage and no servo assisted brakes? *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated randomly. The dealer performed a diagnostic and advised that the abs system could lock while driving. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,500 and the current mileage was 11,000. The vin was not available.

Odi no. [[redacted]], and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. Oil leaked over tire and brakes. Noticed the leak when tried to stop and didn't stop as it normally did. Bmw dealer replaced final drive. *Js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, And currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. *Kb

Final drive required replacement for grinding, clunking and vibration. Dealer found oil loaded with bearing material and signs of an oil leak. *Kb

The linear bearing in the rear drive failed - metal flakes and bearing material appeared in the rear drive oil when the oil was changed. The oil was changed every 3000 - 400 miles and without warning the drive oil became contaminated by a bearing that deteriorated. The bearing cage had not started to fail at this time. The rear drive was removed from the motorcycle, taken apart and upon inspection the bearing was in early stages of complete failure. Upon further inspection and measurement it would appear that...

Second rear drive failure of 2002 bmw k1200lt motorcycle at 42502 miles first at 17520 miles. *Tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw k1200 lt. While traveling at 20 mph, the contact noticed that gasoline was leaking onto his right foot. The dealer as contacted where he was advised they would not assist in servicing the vehicle. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 27,000. Updated 08/11/10. *Lj updated 08/17/10

On august 28th, my wife and I were traveling to eureaka springs, arkansas for our 40th wedding anniversary. About ten miles from our destination, the rear wheel drive bearings went out on our bmw k12lt motorcycle for the second time. We were traveling down a steep, winding, mountain road and were extremely worried that the back wheel would lock up and send us skidding down the side of the mountain. God was watching over us and brought us safely into town where we were then stranded. The next day, I found a kind...

The rear wheel drive bearing on my bmw k12lt motorcycle failed while my wife and I were traveling down the interstate at 70 mph. Fortunately, there was a road side park nearby. We pulled in and watched the oil run out on the ground from the drive. While trying to get the bike on a trailer, the rear wheel locked up. If that had happened on the interstate, it would have been life threatening, since going into a skid on a motorcycle is extremely dangerous. The cost to have this bearing replaced was almost $700. ...

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw k1200lt. The contact noticed that the o-ring in the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling failed. As a consequence, fuel began leaking from the fuel tank. The manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for the repair. Secondly, he believes that the remedy for the repair is insufficient because it only requires the...

Bmw k1200lt-c motorcycle: heard some grinding from final drive, then felt the vibration and about 10 miles later the rear wheel was wobbling uncontrollably. The final drive completely failed which damages the abs speed sensor and had to be u-hauled as I was 900 miles from home at the time. My dealer replaced the final drive and abs speed sensor free of charge as I was still covered under my extended warranty. *Jb

I had the final drive bearings and seals malfuntioned on the bmw k1200lt motorcycle. The motorcycle was repaired at ginas bmw in iowa city, ia. *Ak

Rear wheel drive failure (crown bearing failure). *Nm

The vehicle in question is a bmw k1200lt motorcycle. This bike uses two quick-disconnect couplings in the fuel lines near the fuel tank. These connectors are made of a plastic-like material that is susceptible to cracking. When such a failure occurs (they are common), the pressurized fuel sprays around under the decorative covers of the bike without any warning other than the odor of fuel and visually detectable leaks. If left undetected, there is a serious risk of fire while the motorcycle is being ridden. Bmw offers to replace defective connectors with the same part instead of changing the defective design. *Jb

Sudden final drive failure on motorcycle @ 14079 miles no warning I was fortunate as I slowed for a toll booth, suddenly rear of the motorcycle started 'dancing" could have been catastrophic if it had happened at speed. Had the motorcycle towed to dealer $100, dealer replaced bearing and seal $466.52, Have the old bearing. Bmw upgraded the bearing on newer bikes but never recalled older models. *Nm

The first 100 miles leading to the failure, there was a winding noise that sound like it's going over the grooved pavement. The last 50 miles felt like there was something grinding in the chassis, wasn't sure it was the front or rear. Once I got home, there was a leakage in the rear wheel drive. The seal was shredded. Once opened up inside, the bearing was shredded and tore up the seal. They were replace with dealer parts. *Nm

Vibration similar to a rough tire. Worsened within a few miles, mechanical noise, brake dragging and real wheel hopping. No oil leaks. Wheel bearing failed, entire final drive was replaced. Repair was covered under warranty. *Jb

I noticed leaking oil coming from the approximate center of my vehicle. I took my vehicle to the dealership for inspection. I was informed that the leak was from the main transmission seal & that if not repaired, would get progressively worse; meaning eventual transmission failure. Therefore, I had the main seal replaced; an expensive $1300 job!

I was driving a 2002 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. I has spent the day driving around town, locally at average city speeds & in average traffic. While slowing to initiate a turn I down shifted into 1st gear when the gear shift linkage snapped. This left the gear shift lever dangling loosely. While stuck in 1st gear, I drove my vehicle to a dealership. The repair took a whole week since the dealership had to order parts. The parts, supposedly coming from germany, did not get to the dealership in time. They had to take the parts from another vehicle & install them in mine.*Ak