MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW K1200RS

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2001 BMW K1200RS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:25.569Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW K1200RS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 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
2001: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19971
19986
19992
20004
20017
200218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

2 of 7 total reports mention: suspension.

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MOTORCYCLE WILL ROLL OFF OF SIDE STAND ON LEVEL GROUND. POTENTIAL HAZARD FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONNEL. IF A CURIOUS CHILD WERE TO JOSTLE THE MOTORCYCLE THEY COULD BE CRUSHED IF IT ROLLED ONTO THEM (834LBS).*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010130

1. FIRST INCIDENT OCCURED A APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE HAD BEEN PARKED OUTSIDE THE GARAGE ON LEVEL GROUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010125

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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FAILURE OF THE REAR INTEGRAL ABS BRAKING ABILITIES BEING INTERMITTENT AND UNAVOIDABLE. BIKE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED WITH THE ABS FLUSH PERFORMED EVERY TWO YEARS PER BMW SERVICE BULLETIN. PROBLEM BEGAN WITH 35,000 MILES ON THE BIKE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120422

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

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SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120205

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW K-1200 RS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH GASOLINE BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091214

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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EXHAUST PIPES ARE POSITIONED BELOW FOOT PEGS SO THAT WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP AND PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN YOU WILL BRUSH UP AGANIST HOT PIPE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010213

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031201 — PE (closed 20040123)

FUEL LINE LEAKAGE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 BMW K1200RS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • 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).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 BMW K1200RS?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 BMW K1200RS 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.