2003 Bmw R Model problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:cables (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
2004-07-09 · Vehicle Speed Control:cables · 8,362 mi“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 hu…”
2004-03-24 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior“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…”
2004-01-28 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.