2003 BMW K1200LT Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 568miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 BMW K1200LT, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 568 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.
“Note- actual model not available in your database. Model is: 2003 Bmw K1200LT custom motorcycle shift linkage failed causing inability to shift gears. Linkage broke where short threaded rod connect ball joint to shifter arm. Motorcycle stranded and required tow. This is a known common defect in this model and this failure occurs often.”
NHTSA complaint #10025370, filed 2003-07, 675 miles“The shift linkage broke on my 2003 Bmw K1200LT motorcycle. Please note that model is K1200LT - your drop down menu below does not include this choice!!”
NHTSA complaint #10030982, filed 2003-08, 462 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Bmw 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…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW K1200LT
13 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW K1200LT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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