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2008 BMW K1200 Gt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 BMW K1200 Gt has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 29,339 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 08V245000 2008-06-04 548 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING 548 MY 2008 K1200 S AND GT MOTORCYCLES. THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT BRAKE-DISC MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO ENSURE A SECURE MOUNTING. OVER TIME, THESE FASTENERS COULD LOOSEN. IF THAT HAPPENED, THE BRAKE DISC WOULD NO LONGER BE SECURELY MOUNTED.

Consequence

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE RIDER'S REACTIONS, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A LONGER FRONT BRAKE DISC FASTENERS AND REROUTE THE SENSOR CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 08V239000 2008-06-02 39 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING 30 MY 2008 K1200 S AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. A SET SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT ITS SPECIFIC LOCATION WITHIN THE OIL DUCT. CONSEQUENTLY, AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL MAY NOT CIRCULATE WITHIN THE ENGINE.

Consequence

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE. IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN GEAR, ENGINE SEIZING COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE REAR TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SET SCREW IN THE OIL DUCT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
SERVICE BRAKES
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
1crashes1fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
POWER TRAIN
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints24

What owners report

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

“Fuel level sensor failure. Ran out of fuel while driving at highway speeds on interstate 90 eastbound in ny milepost 460.5. Fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank of fuel. No warning issued by motorcycle to rider. Bike just suddenly slowed in traffic. This is 4th time for this failure (had it repaired by bmw…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-07-14

“Fuel level sensor failure. Ran out of fuel while driving at highway speeds on interstate 90 westbound near mitchell, sd. Fuel gauge showed 1/8 tank of fuel. No warning issued by motorcycle to rider. Bike just suddenly slowed in traffic. This is 3rd time for this failure.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-07-20

“Rear drive bearings and wheel side seal failed gear lube on rear brake pads and rear brakes quit working. Tire tread contaminated with lube making greatly reduced traction. Nearly lost control of vehicle on stopping due to change in the vehicle dynamics and loss of rear wheel traction as the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-07-18

“The final drive failed causing oil to be thrown on the rear tire without warning nearly causing a crash. I am a long time motorcycle rider and bmw owner. I inspected my motorcycle before my ride that morning. I left on a one hundred mile ride. About 70 miles into the ride in a left hand corner the…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-07-06

“The abs brake warning light came on. I took the motorcycle to my authorized bmw dealer in long beach, ca. They said that the abs brake module had failed; however they refused to repair or replace the faulty unit. I sent it out to an independent repair facility and they repaired the unit at my…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-02-04

“Driving on freeway, when had car pull in front of me. He did not see me. Using brakes had almost no breaking power, and locking rear wheel. Abs had failed. After researching found that this is a very common problem with bmw. Bikes loose abs all the time, but abs is not considered a safety option.…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-09-11

“My bike placed in service for routine recall as suggested by bmw america. The recall will be initiated on the 8th 2012. As indicated by recall, brake lines were replaced & suspension part was replaced as well. August 8th 2012 on august 9th 2012 I rode bike to work 12 miles, after stopping for gas…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-08-08

“Bmw motorcycles 2008 k1200gt and 2000 r110rt. Consumer writes in regards to power train final drive failure. *tgw the consumer stated gear oil leaked onto the rear tire. *jb”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT · reported 2012-06-20
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 2008 BMW K1200 Gt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.