The 2007 BMW K 1200 Gt has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 109,142 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
WHEELS15V1410002015-03-1143,426 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S,…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10V2760002010-06-1815,532 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE…
Consequence
IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Upon starting the motorcycle the "normal" checklist was replaced with "brake failure". Dealer tested the abs unit and indeed it failed. Used this motorcycle in a very limited capacity due to limited braking. Dealer stated the unit was not covered under warranty or recall. In researching this…”
“Abs failed. On freeway. No warning. Less then 36k miles. This turns out is common problem with bmw. Please read: http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/k1200-1300gt-next-generation/67353-abs-pump-failure.html http://www.xs-adventure.com/motorcycle/bmw-motorcycle-brake-failure…”
“Fuel pump mounting boss for fuel line connection cracked. Fuel sprays onto back of engine and flows on to the exhaust system, I saw smoke coming from under bike when stopped at end of driveway. Saw fuel running down the side of the engine on to the exhaust. The motorcycle was not fully warm, it…”
“This motorcycle has repeatedly stalled as I decelerate to a stop. The day of this report it stalled 5 times. The dealer has not been able to determine why this happens after several inspections by the dealer. The motorcycle restarts immediately but it is a safety issue since braking and traffic…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt. The contact stated that he noticed adhesive leaking from the vehicle while driving 65 mph. He later discovered that there was a gasoline leak. The dealer and an independent mechanic were contacted and advised him that there was an update for the system.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw k1200 gt motorcycle. The contact noticed while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake warning indicator illuminated and the anti-lock brake system suddenly became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the abs pump…”
“Failure of final drive (both u-joints, drive shaft, final drive bearings and gears), model selection does not include the my model. K1200lt, there are two listings for k1200gt. These are not the same bike. *tr”
“Failure of final drive (both u-joints, drive shaft, final drive bearings and gears), model selection does not include the my model. K1200lt, there are two listings for k1200gt. These are not the same bike. *tr”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA13006 Opened 2013-07-12 · closed 2014-01-31
Fuel Leak - Motorycle
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,…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW K 1200 Gt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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