2003 BMW K1200lt recalls and problems

The 2003 BMW K1200lt has 0 recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2003 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 9 K1200lt model years — 4th most.

0recalls

21complaints

2crashes

2fires

2injuries

33,320median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

M/C final drive ball bearing failure

DP12001 · opened Jan 20, 2012 · closed Jun 20, 2013

Summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation into model year (MY) 1998-2009 BMW KLT series motorcycles for final drive bearing failures.The petitioner asked NHTSA to issue an order that [BMW] be required to recall the affected models for inspection ofcomponent wear and proper assembly of the [final drive] bearing.ODI has reviewed the petition, assessed relevant consumer complaints, and gathered other data in the course of investigating this issue.Based on its review, ODI does not believe that a safety-related defect trend currently exists for final drive bearing failures in the subject motorcycles.Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied.However, the agency will continue to monitor information related to this issue and will take further action if warranted.For detailed information, see the Federal Register notice: https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-13779.

2003 vs. other BMW K1200lt years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 BMW K1200lt have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 BMW K1200lt. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW K1200lt?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (13), fuel system (6), suspension (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.