Does the 1998 BMW R 1200 C have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 BMW R 1200 C recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 BMW R 1200 C?

14 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 BMW R 1200 C recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 BMW R 1200 C. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your BMW been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1998 BMW R 1200 C recalls, newest first

June 26, 2001NHTSA 01V2170003,342 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary: 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.
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 1-800-831-1117, option #4.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 8, 1997NHTSA 97V134000973 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The adjusting screw for the pressure point of either the brake or clutch levers may not be sufficiently tight, due to grease contamination of the threads.
Consequence: The screw(s) can back out over time while the vehicle is being operated causing a change in the pressure point of the master cylinder for the clutch and/or front brake increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will check the adjustment screws of the front brake and clutch levers for movement. If the screws are tight, no further action will be taken. If a screw is found to be loose, it will be removed, cleaned and reinstalled with new loctite.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1998 BMW R 1200 C with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 5
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine3
Exterior lighting › Tail lights3
Service brakes2
And fittings1
Electrical system › Wiring1

Other BMW R 1200 C years

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Questions

Does the 1998 BMW R 1200 C have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 BMW R 1200 C recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 BMW R 1200 C?: 14 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.