2002 BMW R1200C Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,732miles, 2 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 2002 BMW R1200C (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2002 BMW R1200C. The part named most often is seats, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,732 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “My final drive had a catastrophic failure at 29,963 miles on 12/18/08. It was determined that the crown gear or bearings deteriorated, chewed up the seals, and caused gear oil to leak onto my rear wheel. A Bmw dealer rebuilt the drive using oem parts, and it failed again at 32,164 miles on 6/25/09. It was rebuilt a 2nd time and recently failed a 3rd time on 9/29/11 at 47,647. This time I purchased a brand new final drive from Bmw in germany for almost $1400 rather than rebuilding again, however, I'm afraid its only a matter of time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446551, filed 2012-02, 29,963 milesBrakes: “I own a 2002 Bmw R1200C that had about 5500 miles on it before the following failure; the bearing on the end of the clutch slave cylinder piston failed, spinning the slave cylinder piston in it's bore, burned the brake fluid and bled aluminum particles throughout the hydraulic clutch circuit. This rendered the clutch lever inoperable and I could no longer put the motorcycle in neutral. I had to pull over on the shoulder of the highway and let the bike stall in gear, which had a tendency to lock up the rear tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068016, filed 2004-04, 5,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,500 and 29,963 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 2002 BMW R1200C 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 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 R1200C
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 13 | 2,865 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 5 | 17,732 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 14 | 15,231 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 BMW R1200C have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2002 BMW R1200C as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 BMW R1200C is reported most often?
Seats is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2002 BMW R1200C 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 2002 BMW R1200C reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,732 miles and the middle half falls between 5,500 and 29,963 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 28, 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.