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2003 BMW R1150 RT Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
17,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 BMW R1150 RT, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,200 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.

“During normal operation of the vehicle, the headlights went out completely, leaving only the fog lights to get me home. Dealer replaced the head lamp assembly under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10170314, filed 2006-10, 17,200 miles

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003120%

Other parts of the 2003 BMW R1150 RT

Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW R1150 RT

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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