(1) events leading up to the failure: normal use of the vehicle (motorcycle), nothing out of the ordinary. The same failure has occurred 3 times (twice within the warranty period (3/36) and once outside of warranty. (2) failure and its consequences: the plastic fuel line connectors between the fuel tank and fuel rail crack and leak fuel. According to multiple personal at the bmw dealership, this is a common problem. (3) what was done to correct the failure; I.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available): the factory (plastic) fuel line connectors were installed under warranty, however, when I went to buy the replacement connectors at the dealership, I was told I should buy steel connectors, that the plastic ones break all the time. Yes, I have the old fuel line connectors (from the last repair).
The worst 2003 BMW K1200 S problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine is running, escaping water vapor can condense on the oil tank air bleed valve. In freezing temperatures, this water could freeze and block the air bleed valve.
- Risk
- It is possible that a pressure build up in the oil tank could cause it to rupture, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire. An oil leak could cause a fire. Oil on the rear tire could cause loss of control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new oil tank cap containing a valve to prevent overpressure in the tank free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 07V066000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 BMW K1200 S 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- IT is no longer necessary to place a PMP coded part order to obtain a Repair Enabling code
- Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs
- Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed....
- Bmw motorcycle: conversion of rear esa spring strut from potentiometer to hall sensor.
- Bmw motorcycles: esa rear spring strut cannot be calibrated with the GT1, cip error 14007
- Bmw motorcycle: idle speed too high
- Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine...
What 2003 BMW K1200 S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Clutch failure while driving caused a very dangerous situation. While pulling out of an intersection, the clutch on the 2003 bmw k1200gt motorcycle failed, causing me to be unable to pull out and accelerate. Oncoming traffic was forced to swerve to avoid killing me and causing a severe accident. Minor research turned up that this is a common failure of oil leaking onto the clutch causing total failure. *ak this is a very dangerous situation that should be investigated. The bike will be fixed shortly, but is currently available for inspection and once fixed, the original parts will be available for inspection. Please contact me as soon as possible if you would like to inspect the motorcycle in its current state. *ak sincerely, tom vickerman
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Questions about the 2003 BMW K1200 S
Is the 2003 BMW K1200 S reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 BMW K1200 S, fewer than a typical K1200 S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 BMW K1200 S?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 BMW K1200 S have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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