NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1999–2009

BMW K 1200 LT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 216 owner complaints for the BMW K 1200 LT, covering model years 1999 to 2009. The 2000 model year drew the most complaints (51), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
216 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
10 model years with data (1999–2009)

most complaints: 2000 (51 for that model year)
top component: Power Train (134 complaints)
latest recall 04V438000 (reported Sep 9, 2004)

8 complaints reporting a crash (3.7%)
6 complaints reporting a fire (2.8%)
7 complaints reporting an injury (3.2%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW K 1200 LT complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2000 model year has the most complaints: 51 of 216, or 23.6%. Next come 1999 (50) and 2002 (37). The fewest are for 2006, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

BMW K 1200 LT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

BMW K 1200 LT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
1999	50	1	2	0
2000	51	0	0	0
2001	25	0	1	0
2002	37	1	1	1
2003	21	2	2	2
2004	4	1	0	1
2005	19	3	0	3
2006	1	0	0	0
2008	4	0	0	0
2009	4	0	0	0
All model years	216	8	6	7

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW K 1200 LT components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 134 complaints (62.0% of all 216), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (19) and Fuel System, Gasoline (18).

Components named most often in BMW K 1200 LT complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in BMW K 1200 LT complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Power Train	134	62.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	19	8.8%
Fuel System, Gasoline	18	8.3%
Suspension	15	6.9%
Service Brakes	10	4.6%
Fuel/Propulsion System	8	3.7%
Tires	3	1.4%
Vehicle Speed Control	3	1.4%
Wheels	3	1.4%
Engine	2	0.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling	2	0.9%
Exterior Lighting	2	0.9%
Steering	2	0.9%
Structure	2	0.9%
Unknown or Other	2	0.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW K 1200 LT recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name K 1200 LT, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2005.

2 recall campaigns

BMW K 1200 LT recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 04V438000
Reported Sep 9, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model year 2005
On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures, wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling.
Consequence:
If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-theft control unit. The recall began October 4, 2004. Customers should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 04V304000
Reported Jun 23, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
Model year 2005
On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder.
Consequence:
If only the rear brake were applied during riding, insufficient braking pressure would be available to slow the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder. The recall began July 16, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW K 1200 LT questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW K 1200 LT have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW K 1200 LT, covering model years 1999 to 2009. The most recent, 04V438000, was reported on September 9, 2004 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”.

Which BMW K 1200 LT model year has the most complaints?

The 2000 model year, with 51 of the 216 complaints in NHTSA’s file (23.6%). The next are 1999 (50) and 2002 (37). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW K 1200 LT complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 134 complaints, or 62.0% of all 216. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (19) and Fuel System, Gasoline (18) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW K 1200 LT?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW K 1200 LT complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 216 complaints, 8 report a crash, 6 a fire, 7 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.