2003 BMW K1200 S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200 S years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW K1200 S. That ranks 6th out of 7 K1200 S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 BMW K1200 S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW K1200 S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine is running, escaping water vapor can condense on the oil tank air bleed valve. In freezing temperatures, this water could freeze and block the air bleed valve.
Risk: It is possible that a pressure build up in the oil tank could cause it to rupture, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire. An oil leak could cause a fire. Oil on the rear tire could cause loss of control.
Fix: Dealers will install a new oil tank cap containing a valve to prevent overpressure in the tank free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
(1) events leading up to the failure: normal use of the vehicle (motorcycle), nothing out of the ordinary. The same failure has occurred 3 times (twice within the warranty period (3/36) and once outside of warranty. (2) failure and its consequences: the plastic fuel line connectors between the fuel…
Clutch failure while driving caused a very dangerous situation. While pulling out of an intersection, the clutch on the 2003 bmw k1200gt motorcycle failed, causing me to be unable to pull out and accelerate. Oncoming traffic was forced to swerve to avoid killing me and causing a severe accident…
Other BMW K1200 S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 K1200 S | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 K1200 S | 13 | 7 |
| 2007 K1200 S | 4 | 7 |
| 2006 K1200 S | 15 | 6 |
| 2005 K1200 S | 15 | 7 |
| 2004 K1200 S | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW K1200 S?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW K1200 S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 BMW K1200 S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1200 S model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.