2003 BMW R1150 R Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 BMW R1150 R, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,700 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.
“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“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 2003-10Related service bulletins
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 78% |
| 2003 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW R1150 R
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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