CarRecallWatchThe 2003 BMW R Model has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).
1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2003 BMW R Model recalls
Most common 2003 BMW R Model problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
RIDING MOTOROCYCLE DOWN ROAD, LET OFF THROTTLE. DIGITAL THROTTLE STUCK AT 2100 RPM ALMOST CAUSING ME TO RUN A STOP SIGN AND MOVE INTO THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST OCCUERENCE OF THIS I EVEN HAVE VIDEO OF THIS MACHINE WITH THE THROTTLE STUCK SITTING IN A DRIVE WAY. OTHER BIKES ARE SEEING THE SAME THING. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN HUMIDITY GETS HIGH. DEALER CAN'T FIXIT IF THEY CAN'T REPRODUCE. MANAUFACTURER DOES NOT HAVE ANY RECORDING DEVICE TO RECORD WHAT THE ONBOARD COMPUTER IS SEEING. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO GET HURT.*AK
2003 BMW R1200CLC MOTORCYCLE-SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT ADJUST OUT FAR ENOUGH TO PROVIDE PROPER SIDE AND REAR VISIBILITY. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE RIDER NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE OTHER VEHICLES AND COULD BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO AN ACCIDENT. *JB
THE 2003 BMW R1200CLC MOTORCYCLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH FUNCTIONING REAR VIEW MIRRORS.TWO MIRRORS ARE PROVIDED, BUT THEY ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S HAND GRIPS. THEREFORE, THESE MIRRORS ONLY SHOW THE RIDER'S HANDS AND FOREARMS. WHEN ADJUSTED TO THE CENTER POSITION, BOTH MIRRORS FOCUS ON THE RIDER'S STOMACH. WHEN TILTED AS FAR INWARD AS THEY WILL GO, THE RIGHT MIRROR SHOWS THE RIDER'S LEFT SHOULDER, AND THE LEFT MIRROR SHOWS HIS RIGHT. WHEN TILTED AS FAR OUTWARD AS THEY WILL GO, EACH MIRROR SHOWS THE RIDER'S NEAREST WRIST AND FOREARM. THUS, NOT ONLY ARE THESE MIRRORS INCAPABLE OF VIEWING THE LANE BEHIND, THEY CANNOT BE ADJUSTED TO VIEW THE ADJACENT LANES. THIS DESIGN DEFECT
2003 BMW R Model questions
Does the 2003 BMW R Model have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 BMW R Model: Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW R Model?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 BMW R Model 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.