1998 BMW R1200C Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 BMW R1200C, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Bmw R1200C. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH and trying to decelerate, he noticed that the brakes were failing. He placed the gear into neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they advised him that the clutch master cylinder had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 25,000. Updated 03/29/11 updated 08/15/11”
NHTSA complaint #10384009, filed 2011-02, 25,000 miles“Motorcycle bursted into flames while driving at approximately 10 MPH or less. Motorcycle inspected by dealer, and informed consumer that the ABS harness had cut into a wire which shorted out, causing a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #842253, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 97V134000Aug 8, 1997Vehicle description: motorcycles. The adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease…Covers: BMW R1200C 1998, K1200RS 1998
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 BMW R1200C
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW R1200C
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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