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2007 BMW K1200 Gt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 BMW K1200 Gt has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 35,811 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V471000 2020-08-10 16,926 affected
Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the…

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

SUSPENSION 10V488000 2010-10-08 11,826 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.

Consequence

THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

STEERING 08V342000 2008-07-25 428 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V066000 2007-02-23 6,631 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.

Consequence

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE OIL TANK COULD CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE. AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE. OIL ON THE REAR TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW OIL TANK CAP CONTAINING A VALVE TO PREVENT OVERPRESSURE IN THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints23

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Fuel strip failure for second time after bmw extended warranty to 12 years after original date of purchase. This is a safety issue because the low fuel light remains on constantly. Could cause a crash if the motorcycle were to run out of fuel.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-02-18

“I have a 2007 k1200gt motorcycle, an early production model, that has developed a problem with the engine speed control - the engine expectedly revs up and down (hunts). I did an internet search and found bmw north america service bulletin 13 003 07 (058), which describes the exact problem with…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2016-09-23

“For the second time the ening shut off completely under accelaration. The electronics and engine went totally dead. Had to pull over to restart. The bike was being shifted from 1st gear into second when it died.”

ENGINE · reported 2016-06-26

“Brake light came on after only 8000 miles. Motorcycle is adult driven, lightly used, regularly maintained and garaged. Bmw can do better than this.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-10-06

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph attempting to engage the brakes in order to avoid a crash, the brake warning light illuminated and the abs pump failed and the wheels locked. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-11-09

“Brake light failure light on, out of nowhere. Happens to too many bmw motorcycles. You loose brake sensitivity and abs. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-08-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt motorcycle. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, he was alerted that the abs module would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-09-10

“After about an hour of riding throttle will not shut off when returned. Dead spots at low rpm and rough idle. There are thousands of poor buyers with this exact problem but still no service bulletin? Will someone get killed first? *tr”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2013-06-09
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW K1200 Gt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.