Fuel line quick disconnect failed as vehicle slowed for stopping at intersection. Fuel under pressure from running engine was released onto the engine, the road surface and driver's right leg. No warning, sound or loss of engine power, just strong smell of gasoline until I looked down and saw the fuel wetting everything. This is apparently a common failure and is well documented on the bmwlt.com forum, involving hundreds of these and similar model bmw motorcycles. These oem quick disconnects are made of plastic and cannot withstand common usage. Repair is commonly made with all metal parts of the same design. Fires have been reported from this failure, with total loss of the vehicle reported. I believe this to be a life-safety issue which the manufacturer is aware of, but is not acknowledging, and a recall of this part is advisable.
The worst 2004 BMW K1200LT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system3
- Acceleration1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system3
- Acceleration1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
M/C final drive ball bearing failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation into model year (MY) 1998-2009 BMW KLT series motorcycles for final drive bearing failures.The petitioner asked the federal safety agency to issue an order that [BMW] be required to recall the affected models for inspection ofcomponent wear and proper assembly of the [final drive] bearing.ODI has reviewed the petition, assessed relevant consumer complaints, and gathered other data in the course of investigating this issue.Based on its review, ODI does not believe that a safety-related defect trend currently exists for final drive bearing failures in the subject motorcycles.Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied.However, the agency will continue to monitor information related to this issue and will take further action if warranted.For detailed information, see the Federal Register notice: https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-13779.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2004 BMW K1200LT 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- With the introduction of the new watertight fuse box a change was made from large type fuses to mini fuses
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs
- Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed....
- Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine...
- Engine resisting throttle input when the engine is started from cold
What 2004 BMW K1200LT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tire on motorcycle separated on highway. Resulted in loss of control, injured both riders, bike was totaled.
Bmw 2004 k1200lt motorcycle fuel line quick release fitting broke spraying fuel on me while I was driving made out of plastic and will break bmw said there is no recall this is a poor design and will happen again.
Tl*the contact owns 2004 bmw k1200lt motorcycle. The motorcycle was in a parked position when the contact observed an excessive amount of fuel leaking. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the fuel line. The original fuel line was made of plastic and it was replaced with a steel line. In addition, the throttle cable disengaged from the engine while traveling in traffic. There was an estimated cost of $900.00 for the motorcycle service repair. It has not been repaired . The contact had concerns of the significant safety hazard. The VIN was rejected from the system. The failure mileage was 48,000. The failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 10/13/09. *lj updated 10/13/09
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Is the 2004 BMW K1200LT reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2004 BMW K1200LT, fewer than a typical K1200LT model year.
What is the 2004 BMW K1200LT year score?
The 2004 BMW K1200LT scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW K1200LT: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 BMW K1200LT?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 BMW K1200LT have?
No recalls on record.
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