AI Damage2004 BMW K1200 S: common problems
Owners of the 2004 BMW K1200 S filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 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.
Abs system failed at 26k, upon research,found this to be very common to this year/model, and ,of course, very dangerous on a motorcycle.a replacement abs unit cost is more that the value of the vehicle!, as a retired firefighter, I can't afford this ridiculous expense,ans as a result,have removed the system, resulting…
I-abs pump module failure on very low mileage vehicle, maintained per manufacturer specifications. Abs pump failure causes "residual braking" default, which is about 20% of normal brake performance and significantly less than needed to reasonably stop and control this very heavy motorcycle.
Tl* -the contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the back of his motorcycle a 2004 bmw k1200 s. The contact took the motorcycle to a dealer and was told that the rivets on the rear brake assembly were separating from the anti- lock braking system.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the K1200 S has 8 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW K1200 S?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 BMW K1200 S?
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 2004 BMW K1200 S 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 2004 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.