AI Damage2007 BMW K1200 S: common problems
Owners of the 2007 BMW K1200 S filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 75% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 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.
Fuel was leaking excessively at the end of 2.5 hr ride. Repair was completed by bmw dealer 3 days later. They replaced the plastic piece that threads into bottom of fuel tank because it was cracked. I was charged for this repair because it wasn't under the other fuel system recall.
I called the bmw service center and they were aware of at least two other bikes with a fuel leak issue, I started to research the issue, I found that a female quick disconnect fitting once installed starts to crack the fuel pump flange.
These cracks are leaking fuel onto the motor and alternator creating a fire hazard! I have no doubt that this would of eventually lead to a fire that most likely would of lead to severe bodily harm or death!
This motorcycle has a stalling issue that occurs intermittently. I consider it very dangerous as the vehicle is very difficult to start after stalling and leaves the operator vulnerable to be run down from behind.
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 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the K1200 S has 8 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW K1200 S?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, engine, fuel system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (50%), fuel system, fuel smell (25%), stalls while driving (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 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 2007 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 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 2026-11-06.