Model year record

2002 BMW K Series recalls & problems

The 2002 BMW K Series has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineJan 15, 2004

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 04V02800039,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST ALL CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS. ALSO, ALL FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLINGS WILL BE INSPECTED. IF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE QUICK-DISCONNECT O-RING WILL BE REPLACED. IF DAMAGED, THE COUPLING WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	1	—
Engine	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion systemFire
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…
Nov 25, 2024
Fuel 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
Nov 10, 2011 · 20,100 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.