2003 BMW K1200 LT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2003 BMW K1200 LT has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (13 reports).

0Recalls
21Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 BMW K1200 LT recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 BMW K1200 LT.

Most common 2003 BMW K1200 LT problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train13
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Unknown Or Other2
Suspension2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2021-04-08, Power Train
CLUTCH PLATE CRACKED. HAD TO REPLACE ALL PARTS TO THE FINAL DRIVE
2021-04-08, Power Train
DRIVE SHAFT HAD BREAK, DANGEROUS. CAUSED THE FINAL DRIVE GEARS TO BREAK, DANGEROUS. ON THE ROAD.
2021-04-06, Fuel/Propulsion System
2003 BMW K1200LTC TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WENT UP IN MASSIVE FLAMES AND A SUBSEQUENT EXPLOSION, WHILE PARKED AND ENGINE RUNNING / IDLING FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES. FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED 10 MINUTES LATER, AND BATTELLED THE FLAMED FOR 7 MORE MINUTES TO EXTINGUISH IT. LUCKILY NO PERSONAL INJURY, BUT SOME PROPERTY DAMAGE AS A RESULT. INITIAL WHITE SMOKE, AND FLAMES OBSERVED AT THE FUEL-RAIL ABOVE THE ENGINE FRONT, LEFT HAND SIDE.
2021-04-06, Service Brakes
BRAKE LINES LEAKING AND REPLACED. $1002. IN REPAIRS. FINAL DRIVE LEAKING AND ALL GEAR DAMAGED.
2020-12-09, Electrical System
2003 BMW K1200LT BURNED TO ASHES ON 12-08-2020. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AFTER RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES. SMOKE FROM FRONT. FLAMES IN THE LOWER FRONT LEFT OF ENGINE. RECENT SERVICES- FEB 2020, INCLUDED REPLACING QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINES WITH NEW METAL UPGRADES, AFTER FUEL LEAK DETECTED. 42K MILES. HUGE FIRE. EXTREME DANGER WARNING.

2003 BMW K1200 LT questions

Does the 2003 BMW K1200 LT have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 BMW K1200 LT at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW K1200 LT?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (13), Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 BMW K1200 LT has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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