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2003 BMW K1200LT Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 BMW K1200LT right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 21 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 BMW K1200LT.

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2003 BMW K1200LT owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW K1200LT, describing incidents dated March 11, 2003 to March 24, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 13 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
  • Suspension 2 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint

Of the 21 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 21 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11407107 · Filed

    CLUTCH PLATE CRACKED. HAD TO REPLACE ALL PARTS TO THE FINAL DRIVE

  • ODI #11407105 · Filed

    DRIVE SHAFT HAD BREAK, DANGEROUS. CAUSED THE FINAL DRIVE GEARS TO BREAK, DANGEROUS. ON THE ROAD.

  • ODI #11406760 · Filed

    2003 BMW K1200LTC TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WENT UP IN MASSIVE FLAMES AND A SUBSEQUENT EXPLOSION, WHILE PARKED AND ENGINE RUNNING / IDLING FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES. FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED 10 MINUTES LATER, AND BATTELLED THE FLAMED FOR 7 MORE MINUTES TO EXTINGUISH IT. LUCKILY NO PERSONAL INJURY, BUT SOME…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2003 BMW K1200LT in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 BMW K1200LT right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Check your 2003 BMW K1200LT VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW K1200LT at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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