2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1150 GS Adventure years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure. That is the most of any R 1150 GS Adventure model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 92,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 92,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, due to the material composition of the rear brake hose, the hose may split open during riding conditions in which a full extension of the rear suspension occurs. In some cases, the hose may also have been routed incorrectly to the caliper aggravating the condition.
Risk: As a result, a loss of brake fluid and brake pressure can occur, possibly resulting in rear brake failure. A crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose. It will be rerouted on motorcycles in which a hose of the new material specification has already been installed. The brake hose will be replaced and rerouted on all other affected motorcycles. Owner notification began on september 12, 2003. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: On certain motorcycles, it is possible that the 3rd and 4th transmission gear (shift) wheels may not be securely seated on the intermediate shaft. Consequently, when attempting to shift from 5th to 6th gear, engagement of the two gears may occur simultaneously.
Risk: If this happens, the gear wheels could crack resulting in a loss of transmission capability, or, a lock of transmission could occur. The rear wheel could lock which, depending upon traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reaction, could affect the stability of the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace the transmission gear box if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel line leakage (PE03054) — opened Dec 1, 2003, closed Jan 23, 2004, led to recall 04V028000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The third rear drive failure on the my 2004/2003 1150 gsa motorcycle. The last one happened in october of this year. And june of this year the first time the final drive failed it happened in august in 2010 on my way home on interstate 90 in washington, this past june 2013 it happened in logan utah…
Other BMW R 1150 GS Adventure years
← 2002 R 1150 GS Adventure · 2006 R 1150 GS Adventure →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 R 1150 GS Adventure | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 R 1150 GS Adventure | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1150 GS Adventure model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.