2003 BMW K Series Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,990miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 BMW K Series, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,990 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 fine including the wheels and tires. All seemed to be tight. There was no fluid leaks coming from the bike. As I found this unsua,l and was aware of the driveline problems with this model bike, I decided to contact this site. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546834, filed 2013-10, 49,990 miles“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 vehicle towed home. The noise was due to a busted ring and pinion causing grease to spill on to the rear of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10355723, filed 2010-09, 54,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 50% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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