2003 BMW R1150 RT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,676miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 BMW R1150 RT, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,676 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Actual model is rt1150p not listed on model list. Altenator belt broke, causing altenator failure and low voltage which negated power brakes leaving me with residual braking about 40% of normal breaking at best. I was unable to stop and rolled in front of oncoming truck who was able to avoid me by slowing and going around. Dealer replaced belt and altenator. This does not mean it wont happen again however. The owners manual even explains power loss to brakes calling it residual braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10089009, filed 2004-09, 15,840 miles“Stalling while riding in the rain. Would restart after waiting a few moments. Happened at least 8 times. Dealer could not find problem. Then, while riding in traffic during dry weather stalled and would not restart. Towed to dealer. Ignition coil replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10067768, filed 2004-04, 11,511 milesElectrical system: 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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