BMW K 1200 LT years to avoid
The BMW K 1200 LT years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
234
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
1999–2009
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
K 1200 LT years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 55 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 51 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 38 |
Every K 1200 LT year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2002avoid | 38 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 | |
| 2000avoid | 51 | 0 | |
| 1999avoid | 55 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW K 1200 LT years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the K 1200 LT years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2002. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the BMW K 1200 LT?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among K 1200 LT years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW K 1200 LT have?
Across all model years, the K 1200 LT has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 234 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.