BMW R 1150 GS Adventure Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW R 1150 GS Adventure, across 3 model years (2002–2006). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 1200312006: 020060

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No R 1150 GS Adventure model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2003 R 1150 GS Adventure: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  2. 2002 R 1150 GS Adventure: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common BMW R 1150 GS Adventure problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train220

All BMW R 1150 GS Adventure model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2006 R 1150 GS Adventure00——
2003 R 1150 GS Adventure12—Power Train
2002 R 1150 GS Adventure10—Power Train

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Frequently asked questions

Which BMW R 1150 GS Adventure years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (1), 2002 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the BMW R 1150 GS Adventure?

Power Train, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the BMW R 1150 GS Adventure have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.