1999 BMW R1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200C years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW R1200C. That ranks 4th out of 6 R1200C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 44,552 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 BMW R1200C 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 | 2 | 50% | 44,552 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW R1200C recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with chrome-plated frames. Copper residue can remain in the tapped hole where the upper fork bridge attaches to the frame. Moisture can cause corrosion to occur between the copper residue and the aluminum frame. The stress of the connecting bolt attaching the upper fork to the frame could then decrease, leading to loosening, and ultimately, breakage of the bolt.
Risk: If this happened, the dynamic stability of the motorcycle would be affected and a loss of control could occur.
Fix: Dealers will ream the hole in the frame head and install a helicoil thread insert and a new bolt. Owner notification began december 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time 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.
The rear tail light/ turn light was defectively designed and/or made the defect was so widespread and recognized ad such by bme that it precipitated bmw making a " new and improved " version of the tail- light turn signal assembly. However instead if replacing thus defective product for free in…
I've got a 1999 r1200c. I recently did some servicing on it with my friend, and i think i am experiencing the start of final drive failure... We did valve adjustments, fuel filter, brake fluids, air filter, oil and oil filter, transmission fluid and the final drive fluid. Each fluid looked…
While traveling at 55 mph, a high frequency "buzz" was felt in the motorcycle. As we were on a cause way coming north from key west, fl i was unable to pull over to investigate. At the first opportunity, i stopped and inspected the wheels/tires etc. Nothing was noted. After a further twenty miles…
Leather handgrips are slippery, consumer rides motorcycle with rubber bands wrapped around the throttle, so his hands don't slip. *slc
Other BMW R1200C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 R1200C | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 R1200C | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 R1200C | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 R1200C | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 R1200C | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW R1200C?
Owners most often report power train, exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW R1200C?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 BMW R1200C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1200C model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.