2003 BMW R1150 R Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 BMW R1150 R, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,600 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 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“Engine surges at all speeds below 4000 RPM. This is a well documented problem experienced by thousands of owners of this motorcycle. Engine stalls when slowing and down shifting.”
NHTSA complaint #10028599, filed 2003-07, 100 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 40% |
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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.
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