How many recalls does the 1997 BMW K1200rs have?

The 1997 BMW K1200rs has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 BMW K1200rs has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 BMW K1200rs?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1997 BMW K1200rs Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 BMW K1200rs. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The seal that holds one quart of 90wt oil failed and poured the contents on the rear tire. If we had not noticed the noise and stopped before the oil leaked out, we would have surely been injured in the resulting crash caused by this horrible leak. A motorcycle's tire covered in oil is the most…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 BMW K1200rs as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.