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2003 BMW R1200C Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 BMW R1200C right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 13 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 BMW R1200C.

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2003 BMW R1200C owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW R1200C, describing incidents dated February 1, 2003 to August 21, 2009.

Most-cited components

  • Suspension 4 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Steering 2 complaints
  • Structure 2 complaints
  • Wheels 2 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint

Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 13 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10446703 · Filed

    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

  • ODI #10446616 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #10446560 · Filed

    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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2003 BMW R1200C 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 R1200C right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other BMW R1200C model years

Check your 2003 BMW R1200C VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW R1200C at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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