2004 BMW K1200 GT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash
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- Service brakes
With reference to complaint number 10630065 filed on 2 september 2014, the following IS added: when the defective ABS pump on these BMW motorcycles IS replaced by dealers, the new pumps supplied are no better than the ones it replaces and prone to the same failures. please do something about this. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
At a speed of 50 mph, I applied both front and rear power assisted brakes and the rear brake did not work. I was able to slow using the front brakes to avoid hitting a car in front of me. a master caution light came on as well as a rapidly blinking brake failure light. this IS a known and very…
At a speed of 50 mph, I applied both front and rear power assisted brakes and the rear brake did not work. I was able to slow using the front brakes to avoid hitting a car in front of me. a master caution light came on as well as a rapidly blinking brake failure light. this IS a known and very expensive failure on all BMW motorcycles costing up to $3000 to repair at a dealer. when repaired, these brake systems are still subject to fail without warning in the same manner as described above. this has and will continue to increase the risk of a crash and personal injury up to and including rider/passenger death. the company should be forced to recall the affected bikes (1997-present model) to inspect and repair these very expensive, failure prone brake systems without cost to the owners. updated 10/22/14. *Jb updated 12/15/14. *Jb the consumer stated the failure of the ABS module leaves the motorcycle with minimal to no braking ability. Updated 09/28/15.
- Power train
Final drive crown bearing wore prematurely and caused the rear wheel to make noise and wobble slightly when ridden. Could have become a very serious situation if I had not been attentive to exactly how the bike was sounding and acting.
- Fuel/propulsion system
The oe part IS made of plastic and according to internet search they are prone to breaking with age. Mine began spilling fuel on the hot engine. I have ordered a metal replacement! this could be a serious problem since gasoline was also sprayed on my leg and boot and any ignition source could have set me and the cycle on fire. *js
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Failed of power brake assist, this IS a known issue among forum members in numbers that would indicate that this issue IS far more than an isolated issue in multiple forums for BMW motorcycles. Dealers have not indicated any safety recalls or admit to any problems. This IS an issue that the power…
Failed of power brake assist, this IS a known issue among forum members in numbers that would indicate that this issue IS far more than an isolated issue in multiple forums for BMW motorcycles. Dealers have not indicated any safety recalls or admit to any problems. This IS an issue that the power assist brakes may fail at anytime or will activate at any time while using the brakes under non assist conditions and activating in the middle of a brake activation causing wheel lock up and no control of motorcycle. This resulted in a dump of motorcycle luckily at low speed and no real injury but it has happened at higher speed while anticipating a problem and was able to counter control bike to keep it up and other times the bike would have no brakes at all. *tr
- Power train
Final drive unit, crown gear outer bearing failure. Found during inspection during service. *kb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10205113There is a possibility of the "EWS" (electronic immobilizer) error message being displayed in the instrument cluster of the K 1200 GT (K44). If this occurs the engine will not start.
- 10205112Manufacturing tolerances between the center stand and the main frame can result in excessive endplay of the center-stand pivot mount.
- 10200268IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
- 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10147912Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
- 10135006Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
- 10030825BMW motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. BMW motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
- 10029706BMW motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (K25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; K26; K27; K28; K29; k29/hp; K40; K41; K43; k43/hv; K44; k589/03; K71). No model years listed.
- 10027805BMW motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the GT1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (K27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (K25/12). Model years unknown.
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