2003 BMW K1200LT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K1200LT years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW K1200LT. That ranks 5th out of 10 K1200LT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (13 complaints, 62%), typically at around 35,800 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 BMW K1200LT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 62% | 35,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 14% | 42,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 14% | 21,740 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% | 61,277 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 10% | 569 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 42,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 42,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 103,684 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW K1200LT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 BMW K1200LT.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- M/C final drive ball bearing failure (DP12001) — opened Jan 20, 2012, closed Jun 20, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Drive shaft had break, dangerous. Caused the final drive gears to break, dangerous. On the road.
Clutch plate cracked. Had to replace all parts to the final drive
Brake lines leaking and replaced. $1002. In repairs. Final drive leaking and all gear damaged.
2003 bmw k1200ltc touring motorcycle, went up in massive flames and a subsequent explosion, while parked and engine running / idling for approximately 3 minutes. Fire dept. Arrived 10 minutes later, and battelled the flamed for 7 more minutes to extinguish it. Luckily no personal injury, but some…
2003 bmw k1200lt burned to ashes on 12-08-2020. Caught fire while parked after running for a few minutes. Smoke from front. Flames in the lower front left of engine. Recent services- feb 2020, included replacing quick connect fuel lines with new metal upgrades, after fuel leak detected. 42k miles…
Other BMW K1200LT years
← 2002 K1200LT · 2004 K1200LT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 K1200LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 K1200LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 K1200LT | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 K1200LT | 19 | 2 |
| 2004 K1200LT | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 K1200LT | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 K1200LT | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 K1200LT | 51 | 0 |
| 1999 K1200LT | 50 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW K1200LT?
Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW K1200LT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 BMW K1200LT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K1200LT model years, the 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.