MYRModel Year Report

2003 BMW R1200C

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2003 BMW R1200C
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:33.380Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
13

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

2003: 13 complaints

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YearComplaints
199814
19994
20004
20013
20025
200313

Known problem areas

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

4 of 13 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Show complaint excerpts

2003 BMW R1Z00 ck motorcycle tracks to the right because the motorcycle is balanced heavy on the right. *mr the vehicle was imbalanced and heavy on the right side. The dealer stated that they would not do anything about the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-19

While driving motorcycle's stability is hard to maintain, it always pulls to the right, dealer has inspected motorcycle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. BMW, model R1200CLC , 2003.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-25

Power train

4 of 13 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing center support bearing.

Steering

2 of 13 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing linkages.

Wheels

2 of 13 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

Structure

2 of 13 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields.

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

2003 BMW R1200C — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 BMW R1200C?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 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.