MYRModel Year Report

1999 BMW K1200RS

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1999 BMW K1200RS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:33:38.878Z

Only 2 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 2 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 K1200RS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 18 complaints 2002
1999: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19971
19986
19992
20004
20017
200218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

FIRE
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REAR BRAKE CALIPER, I BELIEVE, FAILED TO RELEASE ON MY 1999 BMW K1200RS MOTORCYCLE CAUSING THE BRAKE TO SEVERELY OVERHEAT CAUSING A FIRE ON THE FINAL DRIVE PROTECTIVE BOOT AND THE ABS SENSOR WIRE. DAMAGE IS APPROXIMATELY $1000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030812

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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REAR DRIVE UNIT BEARING AND SEAL FAILED. THIS BEARING SUPPORTS THE ENTIRE BIKE. WHEN SEAL FAILED IT DUMPED REAR DRIVE OIL ALL OVER THE REAR BRAKES AND REAR TIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021209

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001013 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SPRING-LOADED THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT IN THE OIL THERMOSTAT HOUSING IS HELD IN PLACE BY A COVER THAT IS RETAINED BY A SNAP RING. THE SNAP RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SNAP RING INSTALLATION AND IF THE SNAP RING IS NOT FULLY SEATED, THE COMPLETE OIL PUMP INTERMEDIATE FLANGE WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 00V264000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 BMW K1200RS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V264000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 BMW K1200RS?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 BMW K1200RS have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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