2004 BMW R1150 RT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 22%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 BMW R1150 RT, 22% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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.
“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 miles“Fuel line quick disconnects on both supply and return failed causing fuel leak on to engine and exhaust. Extreme fire potential. Quick disconnect seals and components are insufficient to handle exposure to raw fuel, it is a poor design and bmwna should recall r1150rt's due to this failure and fire risk.”
NHTSA complaint #10531676, filed 2013-07, 14,000 miles“2004 Bmw r1150rt motorcycle- fuel quick disconnect failed. Bike started leaking small drops of fuel. Took side fairing off and found the leak coming from the fuel quick disconnect. I disconnected the line and fuel began pouring from the line. The whole idea of a quick disconnect is for the line to not leak when disconnected. Called Bmw dealer bike shop and they said they have plenty replacements in stock because they fail quite often.”
NHTSA complaint #10230109, filed 2008-06, 33,000 miles“My motorcycle kept losing fuel. I never leave it low on gas, but on numerous occasions went to ride it and the tank was empty. Since then I found a youtube video showing how to replace what Bmw never should have installed, saying this is common in ca because Bmw did not use metal quick disconnects on the fuel lines; our gas eats the plastic. At least 10 gallons of gas disappeared over 4 months last summer. This is a major fire hazard and I am lucky to be alive, I guess. It also is not cheap to fix. The parts are around $100. Bmw should fix this, or pay for parts so I can do it.”
NHTSA complaint #10994331, filed 2017-06Related 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 | 4 | 22% |
| 2003 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW R1150 RT
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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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