2002 BMW R1200C recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 BMW R1200C, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 BMW R1200C vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 BMW R1200C problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Seats	3
Power Train	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Most reported parts

Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner — 3
Power Train › Clutch Assembly › Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 29,963 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 BMW R1200C complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 29,963 miles · reported Feb 3, 2012

My final drive had a catastrophic failure at 29,963 miles on 12/18/08. It was determined that the crown gear or bearings deteriorated, chewed up the seals, and caused gear oil to leak onto my rear wheel. A bmw dealer rebuilt the drive using OEM parts, and it failed again at 32,164 miles on 6/25/09. It was rebuilt a 2nd time and recently failed a 3rd time on 9/29/11 at 47,647. This time I purchased a brand new final drive from bmw in germany for almost $1400 rather than rebuilding again, however, I'm afraid its only a matter of time. Last time I needed to get towed home and broke down in the…

Power Train · at 5,500 miles · reported Apr 28, 2004

I own a 2002 bmw r1200c that had about 5500 miles on it before the following failure; the bearing on the end of the clutch slave cylinder piston failed, spinning the slave cylinder piston in it's bore, burned the brake fluid and bled aluminum particles throughout the hydraulic clutch circuit. This rendered the clutch lever inoperable and I could no longer put the motorcycle in neutral. I had to pull over on the shoulder of the highway and let the bike stall in gear, which had a tendency to lock up the rear tire. Bmw fixed the problem under warranty, but I've found out through conversation with…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 BMW R1200C have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 BMW R1200C as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 BMW R1200C?

Owners report seats problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 29,963 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.