2004 BMW K1200 S

Recalls

1 recall names the 2004 BMW K1200 S. Newest first.

• Engine and engine cooling

  Feb 23, 2007NHTSA 07V0660006,631 vehicles

  On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine IS running, escaping water vapor can condense on the oil tank air bleed valve. in freezing temperatures, this water could freeze and block the air bleed valve.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  It IS possible that a pressure build up in the oil tank could cause it to rupture, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire. an oil leak could cause a fire. oil on the rear tire could cause loss of control.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a new oil tank cap containing a valve to prevent overpressure in the tank free of charge. the recall began on april 10, 2007. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes2
2. Service brakes, hydraulic1

Latest complaints

• Mar 4, 2019MD26,000 mi
  Service brakes

  ABS system failed at 26K, upon research,found this to be very common to this year/model, and ,of course, very dangerous on a motorcycle.a replacement ABS unit cost IS more that the value of the vehicle!, as a retired firefighter, I can't afford this ridiculous expense,ans as a result,have removed the system, resulting in no power brakes,no ABS, and no speedometer.

• Oct 13, 2018MD10,000 mi
  Service brakes

  I-abs pump module failure on very low mileage vehicle, maintained per manufacturer specifications. ABS pump failure causes "residual braking" default, which IS about 20% of normal brake performance and significantly less than needed to reasonably stop and control this very heavy motorcycle. advance warning of ABS pump failure IS not assured, so this may result in death or life threatening conditions.

• Jan 17, 2007FL43,000 mi
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  TL* -the contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the back of his motorcycle a 2004 BMW k1200 s. The contact took the motorcycle to a dealer and was told that the rivets on the rear brake assembly were separating from the anti- lock braking system. The mechanic told the contact this…

  TL* -the contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the back of his motorcycle a 2004 BMW k1200 s. The contact took the motorcycle to a dealer and was told that the rivets on the rear brake assembly were separating from the anti- lock braking system. The mechanic told the contact this was a common problem with BMW motorcycles. The BMW dealer said that they would pay for the parts, but not the labor. The 2004 k1200 BMW motorcycle has 43,000 miles. *jb

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.
• 10204667One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
• 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.
• 10147848Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
• 10147121Within the framework of quality monitoring, BMW Motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults have affected some of these motorcycles. When the hot engine is cranked over the starter motor turns reluctantly, starter speed is not reached and in some cases the engine refuses to start.
• 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.
• 10026305BMW motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor.
• 10026229BMW motorcycle: idle speed too high. The cause IS incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator.

Every BMW K1200 S model year

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