Abs failed with no warnings, total loss of braking power. I beleive this was a significant failiure. Happend on my brothers bike as well 2 months later. Less then 30k miles and just past 3 years... Happened during ride on freeway on first use of brake. I had to pay to replace. Bmw claimed it is not significant and not a problem.
2008 BMW K1200 GT: ABS light or ABS activating
10 of the 34 complaints about the 2008 BMW K1200 GT describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 21,330
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 200810
- 20078
- 20042
What owners say
Abs pump failure.
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 cost. I then had the unit reinstalled by my bmw dealer at my cost.
My 2008 bmw k1200gt I have owned since new and with only 21,000 miles on the odometer had its ABS pump fail. When told about the issue the dealer attempted to clear the trouble codes and the brake fail light came back on. When this happens my bike has no ABS which is a huge deal on 2 wheels. Just this past weekend I had a deer run out in front of me on a road in upstate new york doing 55 MPH. The wheels locked up and I had to regain traction while trying to avoid the deer. Bmw wants $2000.00 just for the pump and that doesn't even include swapping them out! This is absurd with a bike with only 21, 000 miles and there are story's of a lot of other k1200gt's with this ridiculous problem!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw k1200 gt motorcylce. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while attempting to merge to the side of road, the brakes were engaged and the rear wheel seized. The dealer was contacted who stated that there was probability that the ABS modulator was defective and advised the contact to call the manfacturer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 19,935. Updated 09/16/14*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified and declined assistance. Updated 1/15/15
The ABS pump failed on my motorcycle with only 21,330 miles on it. I still have braking ability but do not have ABS braking safety. There is no reason for an ABS pump to fail on a bike that sees less than 5,000 miles annually.
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. On a motorcycle ABS can be the difference between life and death.
Abs module triggered a "fault" . Abs immediately stopped working. Ultimately, I had the unit repaired by a private company. The cause of the failure was due to stuck electrical motor brushes that activate the valve assembly.
Abs system failed due to defective pump. (bmw pn 34517715109).
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 and continuing to head home; while driving on the highway at a speed of 62 MPH a brake failure red light appeared on the dash. I called bmw spoke with [xxx] of issue since brake repairs were just done on bike day before. [xxx] stated that he didn't know why this happened. He also stated how do we know you didn't do it?? I returned to the dealership and spoke to the manager, [xxx]?.. He stated that he believed my brake ABS pump was failing as indicated in the diagnosis. I questioned: how did this happen? How can you expect me to assume repairs since you just repaired recalls on brake issues yesterday? [xxx] stated that these things happen. 8,000 miles without a scratch was back in service after a repair recall and none of any these issues were caused by they just worked on my brakes the day before. After spending over 30 minutes with bob and manager they felt that they would at least contact bmw and get them to pay for the repairs. [xxx] stated the repairs were about $ 2200.00. I learned august 17, 2012 that bmw would not stand behind the proper repairs of my bike . After further research I also learned that this is a known safety issue for bmw k bikes and the recall was issued to correct this problem. I now have a motorcycle that is unsafe to ride do to "brake failures" and bmw service as well as their manufacturer are willing to make good on the repairs. I am requesting that bmw of the dealership bob's bmw correct the issue on the bike as prior to their recall or repairs. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 r 1200 and k 1200 series motorcycles manufactured from august 2006 through may 2009. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration. The brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak.
- Risk
- If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bmw will notify owners and dealers will install new brake lines, containing a "sleeve" along a portion of the lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 20, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 10V276000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 08V245000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 BMW K1200 GT abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2008 BMW K1200 GT?
10 of 34 owner complaints about the 2008 BMW K1200 GT (29%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
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