2003 Bmw R1200 Cl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2021-10-29 · Service Brakes“control modulator that operates the servo brake system failed. the abs is no longer operational. the system is now only hydraulicly operated when before it was servo assisted. once the servo system failed the brake system almost would not stop the motorcyle.…”
2015-04-26 · Structure:body · 54,000 mi“on or around october 13, 2014 while riding the 2003 bmw r1200cl to work,my right saddlebag opened at 45mph. at first, i thought i had not latched it properly. when i pulled over, i found the locking mechanism had failed and there was no way of latching it. i "bungie corded" it closed and returned home to get my car. i've done some research on t…”
2013-10-17 · Structure:body · 20,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw r1200 cl motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the latching mechanism of the saddle bag failed, causing it to open and release all of his belongings from the bag. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.