MYRModel Year Report

2003 BMW R1200C

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2003 BMW R1200C
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:45:04.273Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW R1200C Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2003
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

3 of 13 total reports mention: suspension.

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. *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030819

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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030725

POWER TRAIN

3 of 13 total reports mention: power train.

STEERING

2 of 13 total reports mention: steering.

WHEELS

1 of 13 total reports mentions: wheels.

WHEELS

1 of 13 total reports mentions: wheels.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031201 — PE (closed 20040123)

FUEL LINE LEAKAGE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 BMW R1200C — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (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 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 BMW R1200C have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.