2003 BMW K1200 R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 BMW K1200 R
The 2003 BMW K1200 R has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 BMW K1200 R
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW K1200 R. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 BMW K1200 R
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW K1200 R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RIDING ON FREEWAY ABS LIGHTS START FLASHING PULL OVER AND TRY TO STOP, NO POWER ASSIST BRAKE LEVER HARD AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP. FOUND FLUID WAS LOW ON REAR AND LATER FOUND ABS UNIT TO HAVE LEAK. CONTACTED BMW WAS TOLD BECAUSE BIKE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY WHEN TOLD IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE THEY WERE NOT INTERESTED. *TR
NOTED A GRINDING FEEL IN THE MOTORCYCLE DURING A RIDE. RETURNED HOME AND FOUND FLUID LEAKING FROM THE FINAL DRIVE ONTO THE REAR BRAKE (WHICH NO LONGER WORKED) AND THE REAR TIRE, WHICH BEGAN TO SLIP WHILE CORNERING. THE LEAK IS A SIGN OF A SEAL FAILURE CAUSED BY THE REAR DRIVE BEARINGS SELF-DESTRUCTING. THESE FAILURES ARE COMMON IN BMWS OF THIS ERA, BOTH MY RS AS WELL AS THE LT AND RT MODELS. BMW KNOWS WELL THIS IS A PROBLEM, AND NEEDS TO BE MADE TO STEP UP AND DO THE REPAIRS, WHICH ARE NOT CHEAP. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 BMW K1200 R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BMW K1200 R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BMW K1200 R
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 BMW K1200 R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC460307 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The fairing brackets installed on the early K 1200 R Sport (K43HV) motorcycles were not sufficiently resistant to corrosion.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BMW K1200 R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K1200 R
- 2003 BMW K1200 R (current)
- 2004 BMW K1200 R — 0 complaints
- 2005 BMW K1200 R — 1 complaint
- 2006 BMW K1200 R — 15 complaints
- 2007 BMW K1200 R — 3 complaints
- 2008 BMW K1200 R — 0 complaints