2002 BMW R1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200C years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW R1200C. That ranks 3rd out of 6 R1200C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (3 complaints, 60%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 17,732 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 5,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW R1200C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
My final drive had a catastrophic failure at 29,963 miles on 12/18/08. It was determined that the crown gear or bearings deteriorated, chewed up the seals, and caused gear oil to leak onto my rear wheel. A bmw dealer rebuilt the drive using oem parts, and it failed again at 32,164 miles on 6/25/09…
I own a 2002 bmw r1200c that had about 5500 miles on it before the following failure; the bearing on the end of the clutch slave cylinder piston failed, spinning the slave cylinder piston in it's bore, burned the brake fluid and bled aluminum particles throughout the hydraulic clutch circuit. This…
While riding backrest fell off.*ak
While riding, back rest fell off.*ak *yh
While riding back rest fell off.*ak outside scope of recall_id 11776 (00v-289)
Other BMW R1200C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 R1200C | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 R1200C | 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 2002 BMW R1200C?
Owners most often report seats, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW R1200C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.