2004 Bmw R1200 CL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
12,964 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 8.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Engine: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2005: 2; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10127472 · 2005-07-05 (July 5, 2005)
DT: 2004 BMW R1200CL MOTORCYCLE, THE FRAME IS BENDING BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT PRESSURE ON THE SIDE STAND, METAL OF FRAME OF VEHICLE IS TOO WEAK, CAUSING THE FRAME TO BEND AND TWIST, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, AND DEALER REPLACED THE FRAME, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS REPLACING THE SECOND FRAME. VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRAME METAL COULD HAVE BEEN TEMPERED INCORRECTLY, THE HEAVY WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10127472 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10138809 · 2005-09-29 (September 29, 2005)
WHILE RIDING CONSUMERS BIKE CAUGHT FIRE.*TS WHILE RIDING IN A PARKING LOT FLAME STARTED COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BIKE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO DROP THE BIKE AND EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OIL LEVEL GLASS HAD MELTED, DRAINED THE OIL WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10138809 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10195434 · 2007-07-05 (July 5, 2007)
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL CONNECTOR BROKE. AT 75 MPH THE BMW QUICKLY DISCONNECTED, BROKE, AND THE 45 PSI OF FUEL SPRAYED ALL OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, MY LEG AND THE EXHAUST. IT WAS THIS BMW PART # 13317659119 THAT BROKE. *AK POSSIBLE FIRE, BURNS, DEATH.
Owner-reported narrative. 37,195 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195434 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10275618 · 2009-07-02 (July 2, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW R1200 CL MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLINGS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V028000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 8,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275618 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10321772 · 2010-03-24 (March 24, 2010)
THE QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINE COUPLING ON MY 2004 BMW R1200CLC MOTORCYCLE BROKE SPILLING GASOLINE ON THE EXHUAST, CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND REAR DISC BRAKE WHILE RIDING ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN GOOD WEATHER. THE BIKE STOPPED RUNNING, LEAVING ME TO NEGOTIATE A 825 LB. MOTORCYCLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER AND A GASOLINE SOAKED REAR DISC BRAKE. 40 YEARS OF CYCLING EXPERIENCE SAVED ME FROM WHAT WAS A DIRE AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THERE WAS A FACTORY RECALL TO REPLACE THE O-RINGS ON THIS COUPLING, WHICH I DID. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,859 miles reported. Look up ODI 10321772 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10405492 · 2011-06-07 (June 7, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW R1200 CL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINE, CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK FROM FROM THE LINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REQUESTED THAT THE CONTACT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10405492 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10445841 · 2012-01-30 (January 30, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW R1200 CL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS SMOKE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V028000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ASSISTED THE CONTACT WITH THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,784.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,784 miles reported. Look up ODI 10445841 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10494431 · 2013-01-23 (January 23, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW R1200 CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED AN ABNORMAL SUBSTANCE ON THE GROUND NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE BIKE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL CONNECTOR WAS FRACTURED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,200. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS BECAUSE OF THE ORIGINAL QUICK DISCONNECTORS MADE OF PLASTI…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10494431 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.