1999 BMW K 1200 LT transmission problems
The 1999 BMW K 1200 LT has 38 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 69% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
38
Transmission complaints
69%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I'VE OWNED THIS BIKE SINCE 2002 AND SILL HAVE IT. DURING THAT TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCE TWO REAR DRIVE FAILURES AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. AT THE TIME BMW WAS IN DENIAL ABOUT THE ISSUE OR CLAIMED THAT IT WAS RARE. WELL, I KNOW 6 PEOPLE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1999 BMW K 1200 LT have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 1999 BMW K 1200 LT transmission — 69% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.