Abs failed. On freeway. No warning. Less then 36k miles. This turns out is common problem with bmw. Please read: http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/k1200-1300gt-next-generation/67353-ABS-pump-failure.html http://www.xs-adventure.com/motorcycle/bmw-motorcycle-brake-failure http://www.I-bmw.com/showthread.php?t=33170
BMW K1200 GT abs comes on
20 of the 83 owner complaints about the BMW K1200 GT describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2008 model year.
- owner complaints
- 20
- worst model year
- 2008
- typical mileage
- 21,330
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
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.
Abs pump failure.
Upon starting the motorcycle the "normal" checklist was replaced with "brake failure". Dealer tested the ABS unit and indeed it failed. Used this motorcycle in a very limited capacity due to limited braking. Dealer stated the unit was not covered under warranty or recall. In researching this problem I have found it is a common issue with this unit. Replaced the ABS unit thru dealer 4/15. I feel this should be addressed thru this agency as it is definitely a manufacturing/programming problem that then becomes a safety issue.
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 was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 01/20/15*lj updated 06/9/2015
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.
With reference to complaint number 10630065 filed on 2 september 2014, the following is added: when the defective ABS pump on these bmw motorcycles is replaced by dealers, the new pumps supplied are no better than the ones it replaces and prone to the same failures. Please do something about this.
At a speed of 50 MPH, I applied both front and rear power assisted brakes and the rear brake did not work. I was able to slow using the front brakes to avoid hitting a car in front of me. A master caution light came on as well as a rapidly blinking brake failure light. This is a known and very expensive failure on all bmw motorcycles costing up to $3000 to repair at a dealer. When repaired, these brake systems are still subject to fail without warning in the same manner as described above. This has and will continue to increase the risk of a crash and personal injury up to and including rider/passenger death. The company should be forced to recall the affected bikes (1997-present model) to inspect and repair these very expensive, failure prone brake systems without cost to the owners. Updated 10/22/14. *jb updated 12/15/14. *jb the consumer stated the failure of the ABS module leaves the motorcycle with minimal to no braking ability. Updated 09/28/15.
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!
Brake light failure light on, out of nowhere. Happens to too many bmw motorcycles. You loose brake sensitivity and ABS.
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 BMW K1200 GT abs
Why does the abs come on in the BMW K1200 GT?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure and engine failure.
Which BMW K1200 GT years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2008 (10 complaints), 2007 (8 complaints) and 2004 (2 complaints).
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