2004 BMW R1200 CL Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,964miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 BMW R1200 CL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2004 BMW R1200 CL. The part named most often is fuel system, with 9 complaints (75% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and engine (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,964 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system9 75%
- Body and structure2 17%
- Engine1 8.3%
- Other or unknown1 8.3%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “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 repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #10505191, filed 2013-04, 31,000 milesBody and structure: “Dt: 2004 Bmw r1200cl motorcycle, the frame is bending because of the weight pressure on the side stand, metal of frame of vehicle is too weak, causing the frame to bend and twist, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired, and dealer replaced the frame, the problem recurred. The dealer was replacing the second frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #10127472, filed 2005-07, 500 milesOther or unknown: “While riding consumers bike caught fire. While riding in a parking lot flame started coming from the left side of the bike. The consumer had to drop the bike and extinguish the fire. It was determined that the oil level glass had melted, drained the oil which caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10138809, filed 2005-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 17,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 BMW R1200 CL in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. 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…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. 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…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. 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…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Fuel system, Other or unknown. 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…
Other model years of the BMW R1200 CL
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12 | 12,964 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 BMW R1200 CL have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2004 BMW R1200 CL as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 BMW R1200 CL is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 9 complaints (75% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2004 BMW R1200 CL been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 BMW R1200 CL reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,964 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 17,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.