Model year guide

1999 BMW R 1200C

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 BMW R 1200C is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1999 BMW R 1200C at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1999 BMW R 1200C recalls 1

Structure:frame And Members NHTSA Campaign #01V217000 · 26/06/2001

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 TO THE FRAME COULD THEN DECREASE, LEADING TO LOOSENING, AND ULTIMATELY, BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Fix: 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 CONT…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1999 BMW R 1200C vehicles on record

1999 BMW R 1200CWB10424A9XZB13549 1999 BMW R 1200CWB10434A5XZA64369

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1999 BMW R 1200C — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 BMW R 1200C have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1999 BMW R 1200C. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.