2004 BMW R1150 RT Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 33,095miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 BMW R1150 RT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2004 BMW R1150 RT. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 12 complaints (67% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and brakes (1). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,095 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 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 system4 22%
- Brakes1 5.6%
- Tires1 5.6%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The was no warning that a failure was about to occur. I was traveling at high speed on a limited access highway in downtown atlanta ga when the failure occurred. Had I been in a middle lane, this could have been a life endangering situation. Luckily I was in the far left lane and coasted to a stop on the left shoulder of the highway. The clutch splines of drive system stripped out at 50,000 miles. According to other owners of the same vehicle, these failures can occur as often as every 10-15k miles but most frequently around 20-25k. …”
NHTSA complaint #10296529, filed 2009-12, 50,720 milesFuel system: “The fuel pump on my 2004 r1150rt Bmw motorcycle failed while I was traveling home from work on an expressway in heavy traffic. I managed to get to the shoulder of the road, but was in danger because of the proximity of the passing high speed traffic. I backed the bike about 1/8 mile to the previous exit and pushed it to a gas station and called for a tow.”
NHTSA complaint #10235920, filed 2008-07, 68,900 milesBrakes: “Total brake failure .I could not stop the motorcycle.I went rite through an intersection,thank god there was no vehicles driving through the intersection at the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #11469284, filed 2022-06Tires: “Shinko raven 009 size 120/70 zr 17 developed blisters around 75% of the circumferance of the tread. The blisters range from 1 to 2 inches in size and are evenly spaced along the tread on the left side of the center line of the tire. Fortunately the tire did not fail before the problem was discovered and there was no crash. Approx 12,500 miles on the tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10425716, filed 2011-09Mileage when problems were reported
73% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,200 and 42,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V304000Jun 23, 2004Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinderCovers: BMW R1150 RT 2004, K1200LT 2005
On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder.
Recall details for the 2004 BMW R1150 RT → · 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 RT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18 | 33,095 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2003 | 5 | 11,511 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 BMW R1150 RT have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2004 BMW R1150 RT as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 BMW R1150 RT is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 12 complaints (67% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.
Has the 2004 BMW R1150 RT 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 RT reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,095 miles and the middle half falls between 28,200 and 42,000 miles; 73% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.