2008 BMW K 1200 SBmw K 1200 S 2008

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2008 BMW K 1200 S.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 2008 BMW K 1200 S?
     - There are 7 recall(s) for the 2008 BMW K 1200 S, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 142603 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 114893 [USA]: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 101411 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  • Recall 93068 [USA]: Brake fluid that foams could lead to a reduced braking capability of the front brake system, possibly resulting in a crash.

  • Recall 69949 [USA]: This could affect the handling of the motorcycle increasing the risk a driver may lose control of the vehicle resulting in a crash.

  • Recall 76179 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 81996 [USA]: It is possible that connecting rod and crankshaft damage could occur. if this happened, the engine could seize. if the motorcycle was in gear, engine seizing could result in lock-up of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
  • MC160214 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ??A?A?Fuel strip??A?A? Equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
  • MC000521 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: One of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communic
  • MC650109 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : It is no longer necessary to place a pmp coded part order to obtain a repair enabling code
  • B611305 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
  • MC62133778 - EQUIPMENT: Map data should be stored on a 64 gb sd card. In garmin express the note appears that a maximum of 32 gb is possible.
  • MC50349142 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bluetooth issues between navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
  • MC6100211 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Within the framework of quality monitoring, bmw motorrad has ascertained that sporadic hot-starting faults have affected some of these motorcycles. When the hot engine is cranked over the starter motor turns reluctantly, starter speed is no
  • SIB-16-002-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE: Bmw mc: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding the warranty extension, with out mileage limitations, to 12 years due to a potential durability issue with film type fuel level sender fuel strip. Model
  • SIB-11-03-08 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV): Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
  • SIB-63-02-01 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
  • SIB-16-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
  • SB-00-021-07 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10%
  • SB-31-002-08 - STEERING: Bmw motorcycle: replacing steering damper. There is a possibility of the coating becoming detached from the inside face of the cylinder. This detached coating could partially clog the oil bores, with the result that the action of the ste
  • SB-17927831-02 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). No mod
  • SB-22768813-01 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw motorcycle: temporary or sporadic flat spot when accelerating from cruise at about 75mph. Sometimes there is a little hesitation noticed. Problem occurs especially at high temperatures and lower fuel quality. Problem was noticed after u
  • SIB-61-001-08 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS: Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the gt1, cip error 14007. All models with esa, except r1200r (k27), r1200gs (k25/11) and r1200gs adv. (k25/12). Model years unknown. *pe
  • 34-002-08 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Bmw motorcycle: front brake-disc threaded fasteners. The new brake disc mounts has reduced the clearance between the screw heads and certain components in the vicinity of the brake disc. *pe
  • 33-001-08 - SUSPENSION: Bmw motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor. *pe
  • 13-003-07 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw motorcycle: idle speed too high. The cause is incorrect idle air metering by the idle actuator. *pe
  • 34-001-08 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Bmw motorcycle: new attachment concept for front brake discs (rivet package, series production standard). The brake discs complete with fasteners (rivet package) now constitute a single component. *pe
Known Recall Investigations
  • Fuel leak - motorycle investigation # EA13006

    Odi began investigating this issue after owners of model year (my) 2004-2011 r-series bmw motorcycles reported incidents of pressurized fuel leakage from the fuel pump flange.Some owners first became aware of the problem when their pant leg was fuel-soaked.Prior to opening our initial investigation on november 16, 2012, bmw had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, bmw re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13v-617) of the subject motorcycles.In conducting recall 13v-617, bmw voluntarily expanded the scope of affected vehicles from odisoriginal scope, my2005-2008 r-series motorcycles, to include the primary and auxiliary fuel pumps on all my 2005-2011 r-series, my 2005-2011 k12&13 models, my 2010-2011 rr models, and the my 2012 k1600 motorcycles.The total number of motorcycles subject to this recalled is 50,184.The 55 reports cited in this investigation can be viewed at: http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following complaint identification numbers:10485789,10449393,10521322,10475150,10435325,10493015,10471642, 10448216,10488899,10356156,10433733,10442023,10492342,10435968, 10492961,10504324,10485882,10433013,10453738,10474390,10417320, 10485276,10444876,10508150,10485807,10492118,10491835,10425962, 10430734,10488652,10485274,10493320,10522421,10399423,10443840, 10448325,10490417,10485452,10433589,10467136,10420291,10503806, 10532145,10523763,10523626,10425514,10354202,10437222,10444742, 10454834,10532172,10487624,10435984,10452476, 10485337

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
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NoNoN NoneNone20181004

Bmw k1200s 2008, engine shots off when coming to stop on low speeds. The bike then needs to be in a complete stop, switch gear to neutral to restart. It happens random and could happened anywhere. In one ride it happened 3 times and it has happened every time i ride it so far. I need help to fix the issue! It feels really unsafe as the engine and drive train are crucial elements of the traction in a motorcycle, if this were to happened in a curve or the freeway...It could be a disastrous time. I hope someone can read this and do something to help fix the issue.

NoNoN NoneNone20140514

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.

NoNoN NoneNone20140426

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. *js

NoNoN NoneNone20140210

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw k1200 s motorcycle. The contact stated that while decelerating, the front brakes pulsated. The contact also mentioned that the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the brakes needed to be replaced due to a computer failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. The vin was not available.

NoNoN NoneNone20130825

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. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20130719

Abs brake failure light came on after rain fall, braking is impacted, was told that many owners have problems with abs brake motor failure due to bad motor and /or motor brushes sticking to armiture in motor. I-bmw.Com users have noted the same thing with bmw motorcycles. This does effect the use of the brakes. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20130205

The bmw k-series motorcycles have the same problem with cracks in the fuel pump housing that nhtsa is investigating for the r-series bikes (investigation: pe 12-036 / investigator: [xxx]). This problem is potentially more serious in the k-series bikes because on the k-series machines the leak is over the cylinder heads where there is a greater danger of fire. Bmw has indicated to me (by phone) that they will not repair this wide-spread defect in their motorcycles that are out of warranty until there is a recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20120627

I was driving down a road at a constant speed of 30 mph when suddenly and unexpectedly my bike shut off. I had cars approaching me from the rear so i decided to make an immediate turn onto a secondary road. After coasting to a stop i immediately tried to start the bike with no success. It sounded like it was out of gas but i know i had at least a half of a tank. I went ahead and put more gas in the tank to top it off. Afterwards it immediately started up. The next day i went for another ride and the bike started to perform sluggish. It appear the bike was trying to shut off. I suddenly notice the fuel gauge spurting up and down from full to empty. When i pulled into my driveway the bike shut off and the fuel gauge read empty. I tried to go back to the gas station but my fuel range indicator was excessively decreasing. The fuel range indicator dropped from 167 miles to 120 within 200 meters. Then i noticed it kept running even at a stop. This bike is super dangerous. If i wasn't careful i would had definitely crashed. Bmw needs to get this fixed once and for all and definitely before someone gets killed. Right now there are numerous similar post outlining the same issues. Some owners have replaced their fuel sensor over three times on new bikes with less than 2000 miles. This is ridiculous. I urge you to please take a stand and help us riders resolve the systematic problem. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20120219

Crack observed in fuel pump flange (plastic boss) on female fitting. The crack may eventually leak, causing a fire, injury, and/or death to operator. *tr

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