IllustrationABS PUMP FAILURE.
2008 BMW K 1200 Gt
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Service Brakes complaints
6 reportsMY 2008 BMW K1200GT I HAVE OWNED SINCE NEW AND WITH ONLY 21,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER HAD ITS ABS PUMP FAIL. WHEN TOLD ABOUT THE ISSUE THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO CLEAR THE TROUBLE CODES AND THE BRAKE FAIL LIGHT CAME BACK ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS MY BIKE HAS NO ABS WHICH IS A HUGE DEAL ON 2 WHEELS. JUST THIS PAST WEEKEND I HAD A DEE…
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MY 2008 BMW K1200GT I HAVE OWNED SINCE NEW AND WITH ONLY 21,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER HAD ITS ABS PUMP FAIL. WHEN TOLD ABOUT THE ISSUE THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO CLEAR THE TROUBLE CODES AND THE BRAKE FAIL LIGHT CAME BACK ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS MY BIKE HAS NO ABS WHICH IS A HUGE DEAL ON 2 WHEELS. JUST THIS PAST WEEKEND I HAD A DEER RUN OUT IN FRONT OF ME ON A ROAD IN UPSTATE NEW YORK DOING 55 MPH. THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND I HAD TO REGAIN TRACTION WHILE TRYING TO AVOID THE DEER. BMW WANTS $2000.00 JUST FOR THE PUMP AND THAT DOESN'T EVEN INCLUDE SWAPPING THEM OUT! THIS IS ABSURD WITH A BIKE WITH ONLY 21, 000 MILES AND THERE ARE STORY'S OF A LOT OF OTHER K1200GT'S WITH THIS RIDICULOUS PROBLEM! *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW K1200 GT MOTORCYLCE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF ROAD, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS PROBABILIT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW K1200 GT MOTORCYLCE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF ROAD, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS PROBABILITY THAT THE ABS MODULATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,935. UPDATED 09/16/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DECLINED ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 1/15/15 *JS
THE ABS PUMP FAILED ON MY MOTORCYCLE WITH ONLY 21,330 MILES ON IT. I STILL HAVE BRAKING ABILITY BUT DO NOT HAVE ABS BRAKING SAFETY. THERE IS NO REASON FOR AN ABS PUMP TO FAIL ON A BIKE THAT SEES LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ANNUALLY. *TR
ABS MODULE TRIGGERED A "FAULT" . ABS IMMEDIATELY STOPPED WORKING. ULTIMATELY, I HAD THE UNIT REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE COMPANY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO STUCK ELECTRICAL MOTOR BRUSHES THAT ACTIVATE THE VALVE ASSEMBLY. *TR
ABS SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE PUMP. (BMW PN 34517715109). *TR
Official recalls
315V141000 · Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Mar 11, 2015
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, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
Consequence & remedy
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.
13V617000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Dec 12, 2013
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 flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Consequence & remedy
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
10V276000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Jun 18, 2010
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 VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1EA13006 · Fuel Leak - Motorycle
Opened Jul 12, 2013 · Closed Jan 31, 2014
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
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, 2012, BMW had concluded that the small number of warranty claims and owner reports did not indicate the existence of a safety defect trend.However, during the course of responding to our information requests, BMW re-examined its data and decided to conduct a recall (13V-617) of the subject motorcycles.In conducting recall 13V-617, BMW voluntarily expanded the scope of affected vehicles from ODI'soriginal scope, MY2005-2008 R-series motorcycles, to include the primary and auxiliary fuel pumps on all MY 2005-2011 R-series, MY 2005-2011 K12&13 models, MY 2010-2011 RR models, and the MY 2012 K1600 motorcycles.The total number of motorcycles subject to this recalled is 50,184.The 55 reports cited in this investigation can be viewed at: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following complaint identification numbers:10485789,10449393,10521322,10475150,10435325,10493015,10471642, 10448216,10488899,10356156,10433733,10442023,10492342,10435968, 10492961,10504324,10485882,10433013,10453738,10474390,10417320, 10485276,10444876,10508150,10485807,10492118,10491835,10425962, 10430734,10488652,10485274,10493320,10522421,10399423,10443840, 10448325,10490417,10485452,10433589,10467136,10420291,10503806, 10532145,10523763,10523626,10425514,10354202,10437222,10444742, 10454834,10532172,10487624,10435984,10452476, 10485337