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2003 BMW K1200ltProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2003 BMW K1200lt, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints216 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage36kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 8, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 BMW K1200lt has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train132
Fuel system, gasoline30
Fuel/propulsion system32
Suspension20
Service brakes10
Electrical system11
Engine11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2003 BMW K1200lt recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other K1200lt year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K1200lt median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 BMW K1200lt, and the recalls they led to.

  1. M/C final drive ball bearing failureDP12001 · closed Jun 20, 2013
    No recall
In owners' words

What K1200lt owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE FINAL DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, LOCKED UP THE REAR TIRE, CAUSE CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL, EJECTION FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND TOTAL LOSS OF THE MACHINE. THE RIDER SUFFERED MODERATE INJURIES, MOSTLY ABRASIONS AND BRUISES, AND BROKEN BONES. THE TIRE PRESSURES AND FINAL DRIVE…
Complaint 10521267 · Jun 23, 2013 · 33,245 miles
FELT A STRANGE VIBRATION. EXITED THE ROAD AT THE NEXT EXIT ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. UPON SLOWING BELOW 20 MPH, THE VIBRATION INCREASED. BRAKING WAS DIMINISHED AND USED DOWN SHIFTING. PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT AND INSPECTED THE MOTORCYCLE. FOUND OIL RUNNING FROM THE FINAL DRIVE DOWN THE…
Complaint 10464362 · Jul 5, 2012 · 31,555 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 BMW K1200 LT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED THE VEHICLE SEIZE. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE FINAL DRIVE UNIT ONTO THE REAR WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BEARINGS, O-RINGS, AND REAR WHEEL…
Complaint 10446859 · Feb 6, 2012 · 30,876 miles

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