2001 BMW R1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200C years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW R1200C. That ranks 6th out of 6 R1200C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 77,349 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 67% | 77,349 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW R1200C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 BMW R1200C.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel line leakage (PE03054) — opened Dec 1, 2003, closed Jan 23, 2004, led to recall 04V028000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Having suffered my first final drive failure 30,000 miles ago, knew i was feeling the same grinding vibration through my seat as the previous failure. No choice but to ride the 55 miles home. After the cycle cooled, i pulled the final drive drain plug and out oozed a silvery, slurry…
Cracking tail light bezel and turn signal stalks repeatedly. *jb
Driving at 55 mph in 4th gear or driving in 5th gear traveling 65 to 70 extreme vibration causing excessive fatigue within a hour of driving. Bmw dealers and represenitaves say it is designed to do that because they copyed harley davidson and there is nothing they can do. This issue makes the bike…
Other BMW R1200C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 R1200C | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 R1200C | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 R1200C | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 R1200C | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 R1200C | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW R1200C?
Owners most often report power train, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW R1200C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.