2003 BMW R Model Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R Model years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW R Model. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner 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 R Model 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 8,362 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 BMW R Model recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the electrical wiring for the oxygen sensor and the ignition lead for the right-hand secondary spark plug have a parallel routing over part of their installation path. The close proximity of these cables may allow the signal from the ignition lead to interfere with the signal from the oxygen sensor wiring.
Risk: As a result, engine hesitation or misfiring could occur, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the electrical wiring to the oxygen sensor. Owner notification began december 10, 2003. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
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.
Riding motorocycle down road, let off throttle. Digital throttle stuck at 2100 rpm almost causing me to run a stop sign and move into the path of oncoming traffic. This is not the first occuerence of this i even have video of this machine with the throttle stuck sitting in a drive way. Other bikes…
2003 bmw r1200clc motorcycle-side view mirrors do not adjust out far enough to provide proper side and rear visibility. This could result in the rider not being able to see other vehicles and could be a contributing factor to an accident. *jb
The 2003 bmw r1200clc motorcycle is not equipped with functioning rear view mirrors.two mirrors are provided, but they are located directly in front of the driver's hand grips. Therefore, these mirrors only show the rider's hands and forearms. When adjusted to the center position, both mirrors…
Other BMW R Model years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW R Model?
Owners most often report visibility, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW R Model?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 BMW R Model a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R Model model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.