2004 BMW R1150 R Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles, 9 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 2004 BMW R1150 R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 BMW R1150 R. The part named most often is fuel system, with 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
- Fuel system7 78%
- Brakes1 11%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “After coming home from work 10 miles away, I parked my cycle in the garage and immediately my wife could smell gas on me and fumes in the garage. I checked the bike and could see yellow fuel stains on the right side of the engine. I could only find the leak when the key was on and the fuel pump forcing fuel through lines behind the shield. I removed the shield and found one quick disconnect separated. I attempted to connect it but soon realized it was broken. I called the dealer who stated they had a metal replacement to the original plastic one that always breaks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10398391, filed 2011-05, 8,835 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2006 Bmw r1150(n/a). The contact took the motorcycle in for service, the dealer informed him that the ABS unit was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified and the vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 8,700. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 10/11/2011”
NHTSA complaint #10419900, filed 2011-08, 8,700 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2004 Bmw r1150 gs adventure. The contact stated that the vehicle was in first gear and when the speed increase to 40 MPH there was a grinding noise when he shifted into second gear to accelerate. The contact tried to shift and back up, but the grinding noise continued. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the spline input shaft had severe wear and had to be replaced. The clutch plate was stripped as well. The failure and current mileages was 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10405347, filed 2011-06, 33,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,835 and 17,020 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V235000May 19, 2004SuspensionCovers: BMW R1150 R 2004, R850 2004
On certain motorcycles, the front spring strut upper stud bolt weld can fail. This could cause the bolt to break.
Recall details for the 2004 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.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw 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 unit (suction jet…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Fuel system, Other or unknown. Bmw 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 restrictions. Ethanol…
Other model years of the BMW R1150 R
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 11,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 7,700 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 BMW R1150 R have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 BMW R1150 R as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 BMW R1150 R is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2004 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 2004 BMW R1150 R reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,835 and 17,020 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.