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1998 BMW K 1200 RS recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 BMW K 1200 RS. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1998 BMW K 1200 RS recalls, newest first

September 12, 2000NHTSA 00V266000188 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The cylinder head contains two sealing plugs covering holes in the area near the spark plugs. One or both plugs may not have been fully seated during vehicle assembly. Either or both of the sealing plugs could loosen or completely detach from their mounting point during vehicle operation.
Consequence
This condition could allow coolant to escape, travel along the engine cover, and contact the rear tire, reducing its traction and affecting the stability of the motorcycle. In addition, the loss of coolant could lead to increased engine operating temperature and possible overheating.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sealing plugs with a stainless steel plug design.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 12, 2000NHTSA 00V2640002,368 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. A spring-loaded thermostatic element in the oil thermostat housing is held in place by a cover that is retained by a snap ring. The snap ring may not have been properly installed during production. During vehicle operation, the snap ring could unseat, allowing the cover to loosen or detach, resulting in loss of the entire oil volume.
Consequence
Engine damage could occur if the engine is not immediately switched off. In addition, oil could travel along the engine cover and ultimately contact the rear tire, reducing its traction and affecting the stability of the motorcycle, possibly resulting in a crash and personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the snap ring installation and if the snap ring is not fully seated, the complete oil pump intermediate flange will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 14, 1998NHTSA 98V2580001,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. During extended operation in high ambient temperature conditions, the area of the pump mounting surface of the fuel tank can deform, forming a gap between the tank mounting surface and the gasket, allowing fuel to escape from the tank at that area.
Consequence
If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur resulting in personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump-to-tank gasket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 8, 1997NHTSA 97V134000973 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease contamination of the threads.
Consequence
The screw(s) can back out over time while the vehicle is being operated causing a change in the pressure point of the master cylinder for the clutch and/or front brake increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will check the adjustment screws of the front brake and clutch levers for movement. If the screws are tight, no further action will be taken. If a screw is found to be loose, it will be removed, cleaned and reinstalled with new loctite.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1998 BMW K 1200 RS with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system4
  2. Gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly3
  3. Gasoline1
  4. Hydraulic1
  5. Power train › Manual transmission1

Other BMW K 1200 RS years

Other 1998 BMW models

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Questions

Does the 1998 BMW K 1200 RS have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 BMW K 1200 RS recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 BMW K 1200 RS?
6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.