AI Damage2007 BMW K1200 R: common problems
Owners of the 2007 BMW K1200 R filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
There is a factory fuel strip that causes the fuel gauge to give an improper reading. It shows half full when there isn't any gas left and gives no warning. It has caused me to stall in heavy traffic two times and once I was almost hit doing 60 mph.
The consumer stated just weeks out of the dealership, the brake failed completely, and a red light started flashing rapidly. He took the bike to the dealer, where they kept it for two weeks. A service rep from bmw examined the bike, and was unable to diagnose the problem.
Fuel gauge read that I had fuel and I was empty. Motorcycle stalled lost power while overtaking another vehicle. Could have been fatal!! -faulty fuel tank sender-2nd time it failed!!
The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed to the power train. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the K1200 R has 5 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 5, about average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW K1200 R?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, powertrain. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (40%), stalls while driving (40%), brake failure (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 BMW K1200 R?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 BMW K1200 R from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.