2003 BMW R1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1200C years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW R1200C. That ranks 2nd out of 6 R1200C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 51 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 31% | 51 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 23% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 15% | 51 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 15% | 55 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 15% | 51 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 20,624 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 5,530 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW R1200C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Final drive failed without warning. No oil leaked before failure. Same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. *kb *tr
An all too common problem with the final drives in our r1200c's and r1200cl's is the dreaded final drive failure. Most of us who have experienced this, first noticed either a lateral wobble of the rear wheel, drops of fluid on our rear wheels, and/or fluid stains sprayed radially on the rear tire…
I had the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549. The leak of oil caused the side of the tire to become fouled,and the brake was heavily coated as well. I stopped and had the motorcycle taken into the dealership, where a new set of brake pads were required, as well as the rear bearing and…
While riding my motorcycle fuel starting spraying from a fuel line disconnect fitting. The male portion broke. I was stopped at a traffic light and noticed fuel just gushing out of one of the side panels and splashing on the exhaust. My entire tank (aprox 2 gallons) emptied in a matter of 1-2…
Traveling home on two lane divided highway at 55 mph. I had traveled 40 miles from my starting point prior to event. Heard a loud pop and air escaping from rear tire. The tire went flat and the motorcycle moved violently from side to side and flipped. I tried to control but the bike flipped me off…
Other BMW R1200C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 R1200C | 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 2003 BMW R1200C?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW R1200C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.