BMW K1200RS years to avoid
No model year of the BMW K1200RS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW K1200RS years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW K1200RS complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW K1200RS problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system19
- Brakes8
- Transmission7
- Suspension4
- Engine3
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
BMW K1200RS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 5 | Fuel system | 12,489 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | - | 18 | Fuel system | 30,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2001 | - | 7 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 4 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the BMW K1200RS
What years of the BMW K1200RS should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW K1200RS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW K1200RS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW K1200RS?
Fuel system, with 19 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (8) and transmission (7).
How many recalls does the BMW K1200RS have?
4 recalls between 1997 and 2003. The 1998 model year has the most, with 4.
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