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2002 BMW R Series Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 BMW R Series, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw r1150rt.. While starting the motorcycle, the kickstand bent and it fell over. The motorcycle was taken home where the contact repaired it himself. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. Updated 12/20/10 the consumer stated he did not receive any paper work to fill out. Updated 12/27/10 updated 01/13/11 updated 01/27/11”

NHTSA complaint #10362823, filed 2010-10, 45,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002113%

Other parts of the 2002 BMW R Series

Fuel system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW R Series

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology