2002 BMW K1200LT drivetrain & axles problems
19 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2002 BMW K1200LT, which is 50% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 50% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 28,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 28,000 miles, and 84% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Rear drive fail on BMW k1200lt 2002 motorcycle. Bike went all wobbly and if had not been going very slow could have resulted in lost control and personal injury.
Final drive required replacement for grinding, clunking and vibration. Dealer found oil loaded with bearing material and signs of an oil leak.