2003 Bmw K Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Suspension:rear (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
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.
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
2013-10-05 · Power Train · 49,990 mi“while driving at 60 mph on the highway, a noise started coming from the drive train of the bike. at the same time there was a small vibration coming from the same location. it could be felt in the seat and footpegs. as i was only a few miles from home i checked everything which could be checked without taking anything apart. everything thing was fi…”
2012-02-08 · Power Train · 35,116 mi“crown gear failure in the paralever final drive. *tr…”
2011-04-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw k1200 rs motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he discovered fuel spraying from the engine compartment. the contact located a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) but was advised by the manufacture…”
2010-09-15 · Suspension:rear · 54,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw k 1200 lte . the contact stated while driving 75 mph the contact heard a noise and the rear wheel locked up causing the vehicle to skid. the rear wheel suddenly unlocked and the contact gained control of the vehicle and pulled over to the side of the road. the vehicle was deemed undrivable so the contact had the v…”
2009-08-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 19,900 mi“bmw k1200lt motorcycle. quick disconnects (plastic) on fuel lines deteriorate and leak fuel. very dangerous. no fire but could have been one. when fuel leaks it sprays over right leg and foot. i will replace with brass fittings. *tr…”
2004-03-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 855 mi“recall # 04v028000 as of today 3/21/2004 my bmw dealer has no information on this recall nor have i received any notice from bmw. my dealer will not perform recall. bmw of salt lake city. i have a fuel smell on cold start. no leak seen. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.