2008 BMW K1200LT
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 BMW K1200LT is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
2008 BMW K1200LT at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 BMW K1200LT recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 BMW K1200LT.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2008 BMW K1200LT common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 6
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdi…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
Bulletin MC160214 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2023With the introduction of the new watertight fuse box a change was made from large type fuses to mini fuses. While the correct fuses are installed in the fuse box, the older, large type fuses were supplied in the on-board tool kit.
Bulletin MC611104 · Electrical System, Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Equipment · Nov 2021Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers importa…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System, Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Equipment · Oct 2020Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
Bulletin MC62133778 · Equipment · Dec 2015BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL 2005-2013 R, K SERIES.…
Bulletin SIB-16-002-14 · Fuel System, Other, Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2014Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the K1200LT. Model-year data, not specific to one car.