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2004 BMW R1200 CLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2004 BMW R1200 CL, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints127 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 BMW R1200 CL has problems

12 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
Fuel system, gasoline61
Fuel/propulsion system32
Structure21
Engine10

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

0 recalls

2004 BMW R1200 CL recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other R1200 CL 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 R1200 CL median. How we score

'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What R1200 CL owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW R1200 CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED AN ABNORMAL SUBSTANCE ON THE GROUND NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE BIKE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL CONNECTOR WAS FRACTURED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOT…
Complaint 10494431 · Jan 23, 2013 · 4,200 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW R1200 CL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS SMOKE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V028000 (FUEL SYSTEM,…
Complaint 10445841 · Jan 30, 2012 · 11,784 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW R1200 CL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINE, CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK FROM FROM THE LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REQUESTED THAT THE CONTACT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 10405492 · Jun 7, 2011 · 17,000 miles

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