2002 BMW R1200C
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seats
3 of 5 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
Show complaint excerpts
While riding back rest fell off.*ak outside scope of recall_id 11776 (00V-289)
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-10
While riding backrest fell off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-10
While riding, back rest fell off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-10
Power train
2 of 5 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).
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My final drive had a catastrophic failure at 29,963 miles on 12/18/08. It was determined that the crown gear or bearings deteriorated, chewed up the seals, and caused gear oil to leak onto my rear wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-02-03
I own a 2002 BMW R1200C that had about 5500 miles on it before the following failure; the bearing on the end of the clutch slave cylinder piston failed, spinning the slave cylinder piston in it's bore, burned the brake fluid and bled aluminum...
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-28
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2003-12-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-01-23 Fuel line leakage
Buy-smart checklist
2002 BMW R1200C — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 BMW R1200C?
- The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 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.