2003 BMW R Model recalls & problems

1 recall 3 complaints

1recalls
3owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 BMW R Model and 3 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is visibility (2 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2003 BMW R Model recalls

Electrical System · NHTSA 03V483000 · Nov 25, 2003

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the electrical wiring for the oxygen sensor and the ignition lead for the right-hand secondary spark plug have a parallel routing over part of their installation path. The close proximity of these cables may allow the signal from the ignition lead to interfere with the signal from the oxygen sensor wiring.

Risk: As a result, engine hesitation or misfiring could occur, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will re-route the electrical wiring to the oxygen sensor. Owner notification began december 10, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.

7,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2003 BMW R Model problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility 2
 000
Vehicle Speed Control 1
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Latest owner complaints

Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 9, 2004 · 8,362 miles · IN

Riding motorocycle down road, let off throttle. Digital throttle stuck at 2100 RPM almost causing me to run a stop sign and move into the path of oncoming traffic. This is not the first occuerence of this I even have video of this machine with the throttle stuck sitting in a drive way. Other bikes are seeing the same thing. Seems to happen when humidity gets high. Dealer can't…

Visibility · Mar 24, 2004 · NY

2003 BMW r1200clc motorcycle-side view mirrors do not adjust out far enough to provide proper side and rear visibility. This could result in the rider not being able to see other vehicles and could be a contributing factor to an accident. *jb

Visibility · Jan 28, 2004 · DE

The 2003 BMW r1200clc motorcycle is not equipped with functioning rear view mirrors.two mirrors are provided, but they are located directly in front of the driver's hand grips. Therefore, these mirrors only show the rider's hands and forearms. When adjusted to the center position, both mirrors focus on the rider's stomach. When tilted as far inward as they will go, the right…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 BMW R Model have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2003 BMW R Model, the most recent one (03V483000) for electrical system. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW R Model?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are visibility (2), vehicle speed control (1).