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2004 BMW K1200 SProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 3 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
17
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

2 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 26K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes2 (67%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (33%)

2004 BMW K1200 S: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 67% of all reports filed for the 2004 BMW K1200 S, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 26,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 26K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2004 BMW K1200 S, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
07
1
18
1
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 BMW K1200 S. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

07V066000Apr 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other BMW K1200 S Model Years

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2004 BMW K1200 S: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 BMW K1200 S?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 BMW K1200 S is related to the brakes, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 BMW K1200 S reliable?
The 2004 BMW K1200 S has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 BMW K1200 S problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 BMW K1200 S have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 BMW K1200 S has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do BMW K1200 S problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 26,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2004 BMW K1200 S data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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