Total Complaints
4 filings
BMW K SERIES · model year
2002 BMW K SERIES
4 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002BMWK SERIES carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 K SERIES is fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2002 K SERIES. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (1)
04V02800015/01/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING IN FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM INVOLVING CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Recent Complaints
20250620FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Approximately on Nov 25, 2024, my BMW K1200RS started on fire. I backed out of my garage and driveway onto the street. I started it up, and within a couple minutes it began smoking. I turned if off immediately and looked under the front of the bike and saw flames. I ran into my house and grabbed my fire extinguisher, and put out the flames. I had help pushing it back into my garage. About a week later I took off the left side panel and reviewed the damage. I put in a claim to my insurance. The agent that contacted me acted as if it was my fault and did this on purpose without saying so. I would agree to having the company take it away. I did not believe I would ever see it again if I complied. I canceled my claim and decided to repair it myself. It tool me 4 months to get parts and repair it. It was a very difficult job. I took many photos to document the damage. I contacted BMW about it because I discovered that others that owned the same model or very similar model with the same e
20250620FireENGINE
Approximately on Nov 25, 2024, my BMW K1200RS started on fire. I backed out of my garage and driveway onto the street. I started it up, and within a couple minutes it began smoking. I turned if off immediately and looked under the front of the bike and saw flames. I ran into my house and grabbed my fire extinguisher, and put out the flames. I had help pushing it back into my garage. About a week later I took off the left side panel and reviewed the damage. I put in a claim to my insurance. The agent that contacted me acted as if it was my fault and did this on purpose without saying so. I would agree to having the company take it away. I did not believe I would ever see it again if I complied. I canceled my claim and decided to repair it myself. It tool me 4 months to get parts and repair it. It was a very difficult job. I took many photos to document the damage. I contacted BMW about it because I discovered that others that owned the same model or very similar model with the same e
20111111FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HI, I HAVE A BMW K1200RS AND IT HAS A FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT.. THIS WAS ALREADY A RECALL, THE NUMBER OF THE RECALL IS: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V028000 NATSA ACTION NUMBER: PE03054 OK THIS RECALL WAS DONE ON MY BIKE ON 6/4/2004. BUT THE THING IS THE SAME PROBLEM IS BACK.. I HAVE A FINE MIST OF GAS SPRAYING OFF THE SIDE OF MY BIKE ONLY WHEN IT IS RUNNING... THIS IS A HUGE FIREBOMB WAITING TO HAPPEN.. THE FIX FOR THE RECALL DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM... IF YOU GO ON THIS WEBSITE, BMW FORUM, YOU WILL SEE THAT DOZENS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.. SOMEBODY WILL GET KILLED FROM THIS..... PLEASE HELP!!!! THE BMW DEALER SAID IT WAS FIXED AND WILL NOT FIX IT AGAIN??? *TR
Mileage: 20,100
20111111FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
HI, I HAVE A BMW K1200RS AND IT HAS A FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT.. THIS WAS ALREADY A RECALL, THE NUMBER OF THE RECALL IS: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V028000 NATSA ACTION NUMBER: PE03054 OK THIS RECALL WAS DONE ON MY BIKE ON 6/4/2004. BUT THE THING IS THE SAME PROBLEM IS BACK.. I HAVE A FINE MIST OF GAS SPRAYING OFF THE SIDE OF MY BIKE ONLY WHEN IT IS RUNNING... THIS IS A HUGE FIREBOMB WAITING TO HAPPEN.. THE FIX FOR THE RECALL DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM... IF YOU GO ON THIS WEBSITE, BMW FORUM, YOU WILL SEE THAT DOZENS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.. SOMEBODY WILL GET KILLED FROM THIS..... PLEASE HELP!!!! THE BMW DEALER SAID IT WAS FIXED AND WILL NOT FIX IT AGAIN??? *TR
Mileage: 20,100
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 BMW K SERIES have?▼
The 2002 BMW K SERIES has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2002 BMW K SERIES?▼
Yes, the 2002 BMW K SERIES has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW K SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 BMW K SERIES is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2002 BMW K SERIES safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.