NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2003 BMW K1200 R, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW K1200 R.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 50.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 50.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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14 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
Date: 2021-11-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, STRUCTURE.
The fairing brackets installed on the early K 1200 R Sport (K43HV) motorcycles were not sufficiently resistant to corrosion.
Date: 2021-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
Date: 2021-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
Date: 2018-01-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
Date: 2017-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
Date: 2016-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Oil leak at theseal between the cylinder head cover and cylinder head on the right in the direction of travel. Due to retrofit of chain gauide which prevents skipping of the timing chain.
Date: 2015-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
Date: 2015-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
Date: 2014-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
Date: 2010-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| K1200 R | 2 |
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