MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW R1200C

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2001 BMW R1200C
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:33.875Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

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

1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 3 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2003
1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 3 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2003
1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 3 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2003

2001: 3 complaints

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YearComplaints
199814
19994
20004
20013
20025
200313

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 3 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Having suffered my first final drive failure 30,000 miles ago, knew I was feeling the same grinding vibration through my seat as the previous failure. No choice but to ride the 55 miles home.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-08

Driving at 55 MPH in 4TH gear or driving in 5TH gear traveling 65 to 70 extreme vibration causing excessive fatigue within a hour of driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-01

Exterior lighting

2 of 3 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing turn signal and tail lights.

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Cracking tail light bezel and turn signal stalks repeatedly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-24

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-12-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-01-23 Fuel line leakage

Buy-smart checklist

2001 BMW R1200C — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 BMW R1200C 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 2001 BMW R1200C?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW R1200C 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.