BMW K1200 S stalling problems

Filed May 28, 2014 · Fuel system · 17,500 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw k1200 s. The contact stated that the fuel was empty and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after refueling, the fuel gauge indicator became inoperable. The dealer stated that the fuel level sensor strip needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,500.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 7,300 miles · VA

The bike repeatedly stalled during deceleration with a closed throttle before coming to a stop. Clutch was engaged. This has happened many times before and I've had enough of it. I've read threads online about this issue and bmw doesn't seem to have an answer (seems to deny the problem). This is a very unsafe issue when on a motorcycle.

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Fuel system · 22,000 miles · OH

Failure of the fuel level sending unit inside the gasoline tank caused the fuel gauge to report inaccurate fuel level. Gauge said tank was half full, but tank was empty, causing engine to sputter and stall. Check of tank fuel level with a flash light confirmed tank was empty. Added gasoline to tank and started engine ok. I have owned this motorcycle for 14 months and this makes the third failure of the fuel gauge, but the first to cause the engine to stall while the vehicle was in motion. The problem is actually very wide-spread, just google "bmw motorcycle fuel gauge problem" and see how many owners have experienced repeated failures.

Filed Jul 5, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 29,000 miles · NC

When the engine is cold: the bike stalls when I am slowing down for a stoplight with closed throttle and the clutch in. This isn't a problem when the engine is warm. When the engine is warm: 1. The engine surges in the first 3 gears at lower speeds (under 30mph) with the throttle barely cracked open, and the on/off idle response is rough. This requires diligent clutch work to smooth out. 2. If I rev the engine from idle with the clutch in, the revs hang and then slowly decrease back to normal idle. 3. Revs hang on acceleration after closing the throttle. 4. Inconsistent engine braking. These issues were fixed by replacing the idle air control valve and airbox with updated models.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 15,349 miles · SD

This motorcycle has a stalling issue that occurs intermittently. I consider it very dangerous as the vehicle is very difficult to start after stalling and leaves the operator vulnerable to be run down from behind. It usually occurs as you pull in the clutch when approaching an intersection to stop for a traffic light or stop sign.

Filed Oct 22, 2009 · Electrical · 400 miles · SC

I bought a brand new bmw k1200s in oct 2008. Since I bought it has had a stalling problem that my dealer cannot fix and bmw USA refuses to address. I have ask for the motorcycle to either be fixed, replaced, or reimburse me my $19,000 cash that I paid for the bike. The motorcycle is unfit for road use due to the fact that it stalls excessively and I feel unsafe. If you goto the internet and punch in key words bmw k1200s stalling you'll find 30 to 40 pages of people having the same problem with cases even being reported of people getting hit from behind. I have a beautiful $19,000 motorcycle that I cannot ride.

Filed Aug 6, 2009 · Engine · 21,784 miles · CA

I own a 2008 bmw k1200s motorcycle. When slowing to a stop, the engine stalls nearly everytime, and it is very dangerous to ride the motorcycle in traffic. I have taken it to my bmw dealer several times to be repaired, but they tell me there is nothing wrong with it. When analyzed by their diagnostic computer, no faults are shown. After numerous complaints, my dealer has finally told me that bmw is aware of the problem and they are working on a solution, however they do not have an answer yet. In speaking with many other owners of the same model motorcycle, nearly all of them complain of this same issue. Apparently it is a very common problem with this model motorcycle. In my opinion, bmw should treat this as the urgent issue that it is, and provide a solution before any of the owners of this model are killed due to this chronic problem. Thank you.

Filed Jul 23, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,574 miles · FL

Engine stall/die at low speed deceration to stop. Intermintent, one in 30-50 stops. Took to dealer 3 times for testing situation could not be dupllicated because of lack of test time available.

Filed Jul 18, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 2,005 miles · FL · crash

1. Normal operation of bmw 2008 k1200s motorcycle was in progress. While slowing for stoplights or traffic, pulling in the vehicle's clutch and rolling off the throttle (either while downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear, or simply pulling in the clutch while in first gear and rolling off of the throttle), the vehicle's motor stalls and the engine shuts off. 2.) the stalling generally occurs sporadically, once every few weeks, and generally only once or twice per riding session, over the vehicle ownership period (january 2009-current). However, a recent incident on july 5th took place where the stalling would occur at every clutch pull in when the throttle dropped below 2000 RPM. This caused a drop/crash of the motorcycle at approximately 5mph, while traveling at slow speeds through a turn. Light damage occurred to bike's left fairing panel. Bike was sent to bmw dealership for diagnostics immediately after. 3.) the bmw dealership has the bike in for diagnostics, but cannot replicate the problem, and the stalls did not cause an error code they could identify. No fix for this instance has been stated yet. However, there are large levels of documentation on several internet forums from people who own the same motorcycle, sitting the exact same problem, with the same reaction from the dealer (not recognizing the issue). Bmw has stated that no attempt to fix the issue will occur without them experiencing the stalling issue, so they requested to put several hundred miles on my bike without adding those miles on to the end of my warranty period.

Filed Dec 5, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 16,000 miles · AZ

2005 bmw k1200s motorcycle stalls unexpectedly. This motorcycle has stalled repeatedly when closing the throttle to slow while making a corner, or when approaching a stop signal. The most recent was at the intersection of bell rd and the I-17 freeway in phoenix arizona in rush hour traffic on nov. 17, 2005. As I approached the intersection preparing to make a left turn, west bound on bell rd. The motorcycle stalled while doing 25 MPH. The car behind me almost hit my rear tire but managed to slow down to miss me. After finishing the turn with no power I restarted the motorcycle by pulling the clutch back in and hitting the start button. If the bike did not restart on the first try I'm sure the car behind me would have fit me. The first couple of times this has happened I thought it might just be low on gas, but every time I have at least 1/2 a take. I have talked to the bmw dealer about the problem a few times, but since the problem is vary random it is hard to reproduce when you want it to. I have noticed the motorcycle tends to bog down when approaching a stop even with the clutch fully pulled in.