BMW R 1150 RS Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 19, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the BMW R 1150 RS, across 1 model years (2003–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

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

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2003 R 1150 RS: 1 complaint, 1 recall

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 RS problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline110

All BMW R 1150 RS model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 R 1150 RS11—Fuel System, Gasoline

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Frequently asked questions

Which BMW R 1150 RS years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (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 RS?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the BMW R 1150 RS have?

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