MYRModel Year Report

2004 BMW K1200LT

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2004 BMW K1200LT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:23.202Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW K1200LT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1999: 50 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2001: 25 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2008: 4 complaints 2009: 4 complaints 2009
2004: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
199950
200051
200125
200237
200321
20044
20061
20084
20094

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN A PARKED POSITION WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090923

TIRES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

CRASH INJURY
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TIRE ON MOTORCYCLE SEPARATED ON HIGHWAY. RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL, INJURED BOTH RIDERS, BIKE WAS TOTALED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20110706

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT FAILED AS VEHICLE SLOWED FOR STOPPING AT INTERSECTION. FUEL UNDER PRESSURE FROM RUNNING ENGINE WAS RELEASED ONTO THE ENGINE, THE ROAD SURFACE AND DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130701

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN A PARKED POSITION WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090923

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20120120 — DP (closed 20130620)

M/C final drive ball bearing failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 BMW K1200LT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 BMW K1200LT reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW K1200LT?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 BMW K1200LT have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.