2004 BMW R1200 CL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 BMW R1200 CL, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2003
- 2004
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 BMW R1200 CL. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 BMW R1200 CL have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,971 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Motorcycle caught fire due to a defective fuel distributor line (part #135 376 58911). This happened on our property and the bike would have burned out completely if it had happened on the road. Only”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 25, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Known issue with this and other BMW motorcycle models with the "quick disconnect" fittings on fuel lines being made of plastic and failing causing or possibly causing fire. On this date one of my fitt”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare BMW R1200 CL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1200 CL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 BMW R1200 CL | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 BMW R1200 CL | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2004 BMW R1200 CL
How do I know if my 2004 BMW R1200 CL 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.
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.
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.