How many recalls does the 2004 BMW K1200 S have?

The 2004 BMW K1200 S has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2004 BMW K1200 S has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 BMW K1200 S?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2004 BMW K1200 S Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 BMW K1200 S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,631 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Abs system failed at 26k, upon research,found this to be very common to this year/model, and ,of course, very dangerous on a motorcycle.a replacement abs unit cost is more that the value of the vehicle!, as a retired firefighter, I can't afford this ridiculous expense,ans as a result,have removed…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-01-15

“Tl* -the contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the back of his motorcycle a 2004 bmw k1200 s. The contact took the motorcycle to a dealer and was told that the rivets on the rear brake assembly were separating from the anti- lock braking system. The mechanic told the contact this…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2006-06-01

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 2004 BMW K1200 S as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.