2003 Bmw K 1200 Rs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Service Brakes, Electric (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical 2015-11-01 · MC50349142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bluetooth issues between navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
Equipment 2013-09-09 · MC51142327 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
leaks have been reported in fork legs. the cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
Exterior Lighting 2010-08-01 · SIB-63-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2009-12-01 · SIB-16-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. in some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is
Fuel System, Other 2007-11-01 · SB-00-021-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in
What owners report
2012-10-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 22,920 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw k1200rs motorcycle. the contact stated that after smelling fuel around the vehicle he noticed that the fuel quick disconnect sprayed fuel all over the motorcycle and his garments. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who installed a plug and a hose on the quick disconnect. the manufacturer was notified who stated ther…”
2012-07-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 10,000 mi“while riding the motorcycle, fuel began forcefully spraying out of the right side engine area on to my leg. i stopped the engine and pulled over to the side. upon inspection it was clear that leak was coming from a fuel quick disconnect on line running along right side of engine. the disconnect was leaking because a plastic internal part had brok…”
2010-11-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,434 mi“while stopped at a traffic light, the driver next to me asked what was leaking from my motorcycles. on further inspection i found it to ve fuel from broken fuel line connector which was leaking onto the engine and while riding was being blown onto my pants. on checking online and with local dealer i was told that this happens often on this and ot…”
2009-08-03 · Service Brakes, Electric · 12,000 mi“total brake failure on bmw's k1200rs motorcycle. just weeks out of the dealership the brake failed - i was almost injured. every year since i have had some close calls - the problem is a defective abs modulator there is an unusually high failure rate of the abs modulator on model years 2000-2004 bmw k1200rs. *tr…”
2009-08-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 12,489 mi“quick disconnect fitting between fuel tank and injector system failed ...different than pe03054 ... male coupling is plastic and cracks. leak occurred at 65mph, spay gas on hot motor and leg. stopped bike , touched fitting, it broke in half, spraying me with more gas. dealer knew of problem, recommended replacing unbroken quick disconnect. belie…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.