2003 BMW K1200 S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 BMW K1200 S, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 BMW K1200 S
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain motorcycles, frequent short trips particularly during cold temperatures, can cause water to accumulate in the oil tank, and when the engine is running, escaping water vapor can condense on the oil tank air bleed valve. In freezing temperatures, this water could freeze and block the air bleed valve.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new oil tank cap containing a valve to prevent overpressure in the tank free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 BMW K1200 S have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“(1) events leading up to the failure: normal use of the vehicle (motorcycle), nothing out of the ordinary. The same failure has occurred 3 times (twice within the warranty period (3/36) and once outsi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 9, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Clutch failure while driving caused a very dangerous situation. While pulling out of an intersection, the clutch on the 2003 BMW k1200gt motorcycle failed, causing me to be unable to pull out and acce”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2007 · Power train
Compare BMW K1200 S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW K1200 S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 BMW K1200 S | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 BMW K1200 S | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 BMW K1200 S | 5 | 14 |
| 2006 BMW K1200 S | 4 | 12 |
| 2007 BMW K1200 S | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 BMW K1200 S | 5 | 13 |
| 2010 BMW K1200 S | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 BMW K1200 S
How do I know if my 2003 BMW K1200 S has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 BMW K1200 S; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V066000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.