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BMW R1150 RModel year report

2003 BMW R1150 R Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,700miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 BMW R1150 R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 BMW R1150 R. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,700 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I own a 2004 Bmw r1150r motorcycle. This morning on my way to work I smelled a gasoline odor. I couldn't see anything obvious since it was dark out. When I arrived at work it appeared that about a pint of raw gasoline had leaked out of my fuel lines onto the right side of the transmission, then dripped down onto the hot exhaust.”

NHTSA complaint #10054272, filed 2004-01, 7,700 miles

Engine cooling: “- the contact owns a 2003 Bmw r1150 with current failure of mileage of 9,100 miles. The motorcycle was having the same problem as mentioned in recall campaign # 03v483000 concerning engine hesitation or misfiring. While driving in good weather and road conditions, the motorcycle back fired more than one time. The back fire occurred while driving 4500 rpms in 6th gear. The back fire caused engine damage. The motorcycle was repaired by a private mechanic. The contact reported the problem to the manufacturer, who stated that this motorcycle was not included in recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10187824, filed 2007-04, 9,100 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Bmw r1150r motorcycle. This letter is to request assistance in resolving a warranty problem which the manufacturer refuses to address further. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealership on several occassions for transmission, driveline and fuel injection problems.”

NHTSA complaint #10042617, filed 2003-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100 and 9,100 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20032200422007
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2003 BMW R1150 R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.

Other model years of the BMW R1150 R

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2004911,0001———Not enough data
200357,7001———Not enough data

All BMW R1150 R model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 BMW R1150 R have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 BMW R1150 R as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 BMW R1150 R is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 2003 BMW R1150 R been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 BMW R1150 R reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,700 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 9,100 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.