Total Complaints
5 filings
BMW K1200LT · model year
2004 BMW K1200LT
5 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004BMWK1200LT carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 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 2004 K1200LT is fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings with 1 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1) and fuel system, gasoline (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.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2004 K1200LT. 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.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20130701FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LINE QUICK DISCONNECT FAILED AS VEHICLE SLOWED FOR STOPPING AT INTERSECTION. FUEL UNDER PRESSURE FROM RUNNING ENGINE WAS RELEASED ONTO THE ENGINE, THE ROAD SURFACE AND DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG. NO WARNING, SOUND OR LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, JUST STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE UNTIL I LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THE FUEL WETTING EVERYTHING. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON FAILURE AND IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON THE BMWLT.COM FORUM, INVOLVING HUNDREDS OF THESE AND SIMILAR MODEL BMW MOTORCYCLES. THESE OEM QUICK DISCONNECTS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CANNOT WITHSTAND COMMON USAGE. REPAIR IS COMMONLY MADE WITH ALL METAL PARTS OF THE SAME DESIGN. FIRES HAVE BEEN REPORTED FROM THIS FAILURE, WITH TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE REPORTED. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A LIFE-SAFETY ISSUE WHICH THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF, BUT IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING, AND A RECALL OF THIS PART IS ADVISABLE. *TR
Mileage: 43,360
20110706CrashTIRES
TIRE ON MOTORCYCLE SEPARATED ON HIGHWAY. RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL, INJURED BOTH RIDERS, BIKE WAS TOTALED. *TR
Mileage: 52,000
20101020FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW 2004 K1200LT MOTORCYCLE FUEL LINE QUICK RELEASE FITTING BROKE SPRAYING FUEL ON ME WHILE I WAS DRIVING MADE OUT OF PLASTIC AND WILL BREAK BMW SAID THERE IS NO RECALL THIS IS A POOR DESIGN AND WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Mileage: 29,300
20090923FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN A PARKED POSITION WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUEL LINE. THE ORIGINAL FUEL LINE WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT WAS REPLACED WITH A STEEL LINE. IN ADDITION, THE THROTTLE CABLE DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC. THERE WAS AN ESTIMATED COST OF $900.00 FOR THE MOTORCYCLE SERVICE REPAIR. IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED . THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. THE VIN WAS REJECTED FROM THE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. UPDATED 10/13/09. *LJ UPDATED 10/13/09
Mileage: 58,000
20090923VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN A PARKED POSITION WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUEL LINE. THE ORIGINAL FUEL LINE WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT WAS REPLACED WITH A STEEL LINE. IN ADDITION, THE THROTTLE CABLE DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC. THERE WAS AN ESTIMATED COST OF $900.00 FOR THE MOTORCYCLE SERVICE REPAIR. IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED . THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. THE VIN WAS REJECTED FROM THE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. UPDATED 10/13/09. *LJ UPDATED 10/13/09
Mileage: 58,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 BMW K1200LT have?▼
The 2004 BMW K1200LT has 5 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW K1200LT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 BMW K1200LT is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Is the 2004 BMW K1200LT 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.
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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.
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