MYRModel Year Report

2003 BMW K1200LT

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2003 BMW K1200LT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:53.239Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 50 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2001: 25 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 21 2004: 4 complaints 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 4 complaints 2009: 4 complaints 2009
1999: 50 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 25 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 21 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009
1999: 50 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 25 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 21 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009

2003: 21 complaints

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YearComplaints
199950
200051
200125
200237
200321
20044
20061
20084
20094

Known problem areas

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

13 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and column shift assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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The final drive differential failed, locked up the rear tire, cause catastrophic loss of control, ejection from the motorcycle at highway speed, and total loss of the machine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-23

2003 BMW K1200LT motorcycle final drive bearing failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-11

Felt a strange vibration. Exited the road at the next exit about a mile down the road. Upon slowing below 20 MPH, the vibration increased. Braking was diminished and used down shifting. Pulled over into a parking lot and inspected the motorcycle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-05

Fuel/propulsion system

3 of 21 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE
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2003 BMW K1200LT burned to ashes on 12-08-2020. Caught fire while parked after running for a few minutes. Smoke from front. Flames in the lower front left of engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-09

Also filed under Electrical system and engine

While riding, fuel began pouring out over my right foot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-20

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 21 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

Suspension

2 of 21 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

Service brakes

1 of 21 total reports mentions: service brakes.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2012-01-20Defect petitionClosed 2013-06-20 M/C final drive ball bearing failure

Buy-smart checklist

2003 BMW K1200LT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2003 BMW K1200LT reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW K1200LT?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 BMW K1200LT have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.