2004 BMW R1200 CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200 CL years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW R1200 CL. That is the most of any R1200 CL model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (6 complaints, 50%), typically at around 12,822 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 50% | 12,822 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 25% | 21,534 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 17% | 7,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 BMW R1200 CL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
Motorcycle caught fire due to a defective fuel distributor line (part #135 376 58911). This happened on our property and the bike would have burned out completely if it had happened on the road. Only because there was a garden hose not too far from where the bike caught fire, I was able to…
Known issue with this and other bmw motorcycle models with the "quick disconnect" fittings on fuel lines being made of plastic and failing causing or possibly causing fire. On this date one of my fittings failed causing fuel to leak on to the exhaust system and burned off under high heat maybe…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl. The contact stated that the kickstand, used to mount the motorcycle was bent and did not support the weight of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who diagnosed that the kickstand needed to be replaced. The contact said that a…
My bike was sputtering & backfiring, i brought it into the local bmw dealer who diagnosed the problem as "throttle body system" he told me it was "this happens all the time of this year and model bike, even with the low mileage" i had just purchased the bike, if i had know about this common failure…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl. The contact stated that he noticed an abnormal substance on the ground near the motorcycle. Upon further inspection of the bike, he discovered that the fuel connector was fractured. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not…
Other BMW R1200 CL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 R1200 CL | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW R1200 CL?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, structure problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW R1200 CL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.