2000 BMW R1200C Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 BMW R1200C, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2000 BMW R1200C
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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Motorcycle (seats)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The seat backrest can be adjusted to two positions, horizontal or vertical. In the horizontal position, the backrest acts as a seat cushion for a rear passenger. In the vertical position, it is used as a backrest for the driver. It is possible for the leaf spring mounting bracket, if overloaded with the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the backrest with one containing the original-design mounting bracket.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 BMW R1200C have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,398 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was proceeding southbound on us hwy 17 south of orange park, fl, when i observed that the ABS warning lights were blinking, indicating a brake failure. As i slowed down for an upcoming traffic light”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 5, 2011 · Power train
“The right rear turn signal housing broke and the signal failed without warning or any clear cause. Had to replace it and do not have the old part.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2004 · Exterior lighting
Compare BMW R1200C model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1200C model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 BMW R1200C | 2 | 14 |
| 1999 BMW R1200C | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 BMW R1200C | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 BMW R1200C | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 BMW R1200C | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 BMW R1200C | 0 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2000 BMW R1200C
How do I know if my 2000 BMW R1200C 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 2000 BMW R1200C; 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 00V289000).
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.