2003 BMW K 1200 RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K 1200 RS years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW K 1200 RS. That ranks 4th out of 7 K 1200 RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 16,460 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 BMW K 1200 RS 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/propulsion System | 2 | 40% | 16,460 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 40% | 13,962 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 20% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW K 1200 RS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 BMW K 1200 RS.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw k1200rs motorcycle. The contact stated that after smelling fuel around the vehicle he noticed that the fuel quick disconnect sprayed fuel all over the motorcycle and his garments. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a plug and a hose on the quick…
While riding the motorcycle, fuel began forcefully spraying out of the right side engine area on to my leg. I stopped the engine and pulled over to the side. Upon inspection it was clear that leak was coming from a fuel quick disconnect on line running along right side of engine. The disconnect was…
While stopped at a traffic light, the driver next to me asked what was leaking from my motorcycles. On further inspection i found it to ve fuel from broken fuel line connector which was leaking onto the engine and while riding was being blown onto my pants. On checking online and with local dealer…
Quick disconnect fitting between fuel tank and injector system failed ...different than pe03054 ... Male coupling is plastic and cracks. Leak occurred at 65mph, spay gas on hot motor and leg. Stopped bike , touched fitting, it broke in half, spraying me with more gas. Dealer knew of problem…
Total brake failure on bmw's k1200rs motorcycle. Just weeks out of the dealership the brake failed - i was almost injured. Every year since i have had some close calls - the problem is a defective abs modulator there is an unusually high failure rate of the abs modulator on model years 2000-2004…
Other BMW K 1200 RS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 K 1200 RS | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 K 1200 RS | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 K 1200 RS | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 K 1200 RS | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 K 1200 RS | 6 | 4 |
| 1997 K 1200 RS | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW K 1200 RS?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, electric problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW K 1200 RS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 BMW K 1200 RS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K 1200 RS model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.