2008 BMW K1200 S: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2008 BMW K1200 S. The newest campaign is 20V471000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Aug 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump. NHTSA has 13 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V471000, in the NHTSA record

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 31,822 units in total.

20V47100010 Aug 2020Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
12V4870005 Oct 2012Service Brakes, Hydraulic
10V4880008 Oct 2010Suspension / Rear
08V2450004 Jun 2008Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc
08V2390002 Jun 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

20V471000Received 10 Aug 2020. 16,926 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2021.
12V487000Received 5 Oct 2012. 2,483 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles and 2012 and 2013 K1300 S motorcycles. In October 2012, BMW recalled 2062 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles. In November 2012, BMW informed the agency that it was adding model year 2012 and 2013 K1300 S (including HP Limited Edition) motorcycles to the recall campaign, representing an additional 421 units. The total number of motorcycles being recalled is now 2,483. In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The front brake fluid reservoir will be retrofitted with a screen insert, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2012.
10V488000Received 8 Oct 2010. 11,826 units.
Suspension / Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 motorcycles. The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Mar 2011.
08V245000Received 4 Jun 2008. 548 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bmw is recalling 548 my 2008 k1200 s and gt motorcycles. The fasteners used to secure the front brake-disc may not be long enough to ensure a secure mounting. Over time, these fasteners could loosen. If that happened, the brake disc would no longer be securely mounted.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure to observe the following precautions, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and install a longer front brake disc fasteners and reroute the sensor cable free of charge. The recall began during august 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Aug 2008.
08V239000Received 2 Jun 2008. 39 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bmw is recalling 30 my 2008 k1200 s and k1200 gt motorcycles. A set screw may not have been installed at its specific location within the oil duct. Consequently, an adequate supply of oil may not circulate within the engine.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
It is possible that connecting rod and crankshaft damage could occur. If this happened, the engine could seize. If the motorcycle was in gear, engine seizing could result in lock-up of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a set screw in the oil duct. The recall began during august 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-331-1117.
Report filed by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Aug 2008.

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Complaints by component

13 complaints, 19 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2008 BMW K1200 S: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Fuel/Propulsion System		5
Fuel System, Gasoline		4
Engine and Engine Cooling		3
Electrical System		2
Service Brakes		2
Engine		2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)		1

Complaints that report a crash: 1
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 6 Oct 2018

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2008 BMW K1200 S, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2009, with 4 complaints.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2008 BMW K1200 SThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2008 BMW K1200 S: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bmw/k1200-s/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BMW of North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 BMW K1200 S?: 31,822 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the BMW K1200 S have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the BMW K1200 S, model years 2003 to 2010. 5 of them name the 2008 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2008 BMW K1200 S name most often?: Fuel/Propulsion System: 5 of 19 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 BMW K1200 S open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.