1998 BMW R1200C Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 BMW R1200C, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 1999-07Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 BMW R1200C
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBrakes
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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