2004 Bmw R1200 Cl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (2)
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.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
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
2023-04-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“motorcycle caught fire due to a defective fuel distributor line (part #135 376 58911). this happened on our property and the bike would have burned out completely if it had happened on the road. only because there was a garden hose not too far from where the bike caught fire, i was able to extinguish it in time.…”
2018-08-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 12,068 mi · 🔥 fire“known issue with this and other bmw motorcycle models with the "quick disconnect" fittings on fuel lines being made of plastic and failing causing or possibly causing fire. on this date one of my fittings failed causing fuel to leak on to the exhaust system and burned off under high heat maybe causing fire. i was able to get something under leak …”
2016-02-17 · Structure:body · 14,100 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl. the contact stated that the kickstand, used to mount the motorcycle was bent and did not support the weight of the motorcycle. the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who diagnosed that the kickstand needed to be replaced. the contact said that a replacement alone would not solve the failure, statin…”
2013-04-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 31,000 mi“my bike was sputtering & backfiring, i brought it into the local bmw dealer who diagnosed the problem as "throttle body system" he told me it was "this happens all the time of this year and model bike, even with the low mileage" i had just purchased the bike, if i had know about this common failure i would have not bought it. they want $1800 to rep…”
2013-01-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl. the contact stated that he noticed an abnormal substance on the ground near the motorcycle. upon further inspection of the bike, he discovered that the fuel connector was fractured. the motorcycle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that …”
2012-01-30 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,784 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl motorcycle. the contact stated while driving fuel began to leak onto the exhaust pipe and the contact noticed there was smoke. the dealer diagnosed that the vehicle had the same symptoms as the nhtsa campaign id number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) recall, bu…”
2011-06-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 17,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl motorcycle. the contact stated that there was a defect in the quick connect fuel line, causing the fuel to leak from from the line. the manufacturer was contacted and requested that the contact take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mile…”
2010-03-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 13,859 mi“the quick connect fuel line coupling on my 2004 bmw r1200clc motorcycle broke spilling gasoline on the exhuast, catalytic converter and rear disc brake while riding on the expressway in good weather. the bike stopped running, leaving me to negotiate a 825 lb. motorcycle to the side of the road with no power and a gasoline soaked rear disc brake. 40…”
2009-07-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 8,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1200 cl motorcycle. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. upon further inspection, he noticed gasoline leaking from the vehicle because the fuel line quick-disconnect couplings fractured. the manufacturer would not assist because the vehicle was …”
2007-07-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 37,195 mi“high pressure fuel connector broke. at 75 mph the bmw quickly disconnected, broke, and the 45 psi of fuel sprayed all over the right side of the motorcycle, my leg and the exhaust. it was this bmw part # 13317659119 that broke. *ak possible fire, burns, death. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.