1997 BMW K1200RS
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
The seal that holds one quart of 90WT oil failed and poured the contents on the rear tire. If we had not noticed the noise and stopped before the oil leaked out, we would have surely been injured in the resulting crash caused by this horrible leak.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-02
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1997 BMW K1200RS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 BMW K1200RS 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 1997 BMW K1200RS?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 BMW K1200RS have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.