2003 BMW R1200 CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200 CL years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW R1200 CL. That ranks 2nd out of 2 R1200 CL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 37,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 R1200 CL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 67% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW R1200 CL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 BMW R1200 CL.
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.
Control Modulator that operates the servo brake system failed. The ABS is no longer operational. The system is now only hydraulicly operated when before it was servo assisted. Once the servo system failed the brake system almost would not stop the motorcyle.
ON OR AROUND OCTOBER 13, 2014 WHILE RIDING THE 2003 BMW R1200CL TO WORK,MY RIGHT SADDLEBAG OPENED AT 45MPH. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT I HAD NOT LATCHED IT PROPERLY. WHEN I PULLED OVER, I FOUND THE LOCKING MECHANISM HAD FAILED AND THERE WAS NO WAY OF LATCHING IT. I "BUNGIE CORDED" IT CLOSED AND RETURNED…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw r1200 cl motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the latching mechanism of the saddle bag failed, causing it to open and release all of his belongings from the bag. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
Other BMW R1200 CL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 R1200 CL | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW R1200 CL?
Owners most often report structure, service brakes problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW R1200 CL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 BMW R1200 CL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1200 CL model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.