How many recalls does the 1999 BMW R1200c have?

The 1999 BMW R1200c has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1999 BMW R1200c has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1999 BMW R1200c?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1999 BMW R1200c Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 BMW R1200c has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,342 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 01V217000 2001-06-26 3,342 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CHROME-PLATED FRAMES. COPPER RESIDUE CAN REMAIN IN THE TAPPED HOLE WHERE THE UPPER FORK BRIDGE ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. MOISTURE CAN CAUSE CORROSION TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE COPPER RESIDUE AND THE ALUMINUM FRAME. THE STRESS OF THE CONNECTING BOLT ATTACHING THE UPPER FORK…

Consequence

IF THIS HAPPENED, THE DYNAMIC STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD BE AFFECTED AND A LOSS OF CONTROL COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REAM THE HOLE IN THE FRAME HEAD AND INSTALL A HELICOIL THREAD INSERT AND A NEW BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT…

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The rear tail light/ turn light was defectively designed and/or made the defect was so widespread and recognized ad such by bme that it precipitated bmw making a " new and improved " version of the tail- light turn signal assembly. However instead if replacing thus defective product for free in…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2014-11-03

“I've got a 1999 r1200c. I recently did some servicing on it with my friend, and I think I am experiencing the start of final drive failure... We did valve adjustments, fuel filter, brake fluids, air filter, oil and oil filter, transmission fluid and the final drive fluid. Each fluid looked…”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE · reported 2008-05-14

“While traveling at 55 mph, a high frequency "buzz" was felt in the motorcycle. As we were on a cause way coming north from key west, fl I was unable to pull over to investigate. At the first opportunity, I stopped and inspected the wheels/tires etc. Nothing was noted. After a further twenty miles,…”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE · reported 2006-03-06

“Leather handgrips are slippery, consumer rides motorcycle with rubber bands wrapped around the throttle, so his hands don't slip. *slc”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · reported 2000-08-26

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 BMW R1200c as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.