2002 BMW R Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW R Series. That is the most of any R Series model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 13,350 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 BMW R Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 38% | 13,350 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 38% | 42,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW R Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the o-ring in fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged and lead to a fuel leak. There is also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, adjust all crimp-type hose clamps. Also, all fuel line quick-disconnect couplings will be inspected. If a leak is detected, the quick-disconnect o-ring will be replaced. If damaged, the coupling will be replaced. Owner notification began on april 30, 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
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
- Motorcycle fires (PE07031) — opened Jun 21, 2007, closed Oct 23, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Operating under normal driving condition at speed below 40 mph. Vehicle loss all power from engine to transmission. Engine still operates and revs normally, but no engine power is transferred to transmission. Transmission still shift proper into each gear in the gearbox. Vehicle towed to main line…
Earlier in the week the abs failure lights came on and then the brakes stopped working effectively. There is a backup "residual braking" of about 15%. I survived because i was not in traffic and did not need a serious stop. I had it "fixed" at the dealer on saturday. The lights were out and the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw r1150rt.. While starting the motorcycle, the kickstand bent and it fell over. The motorcycle was taken home where the contact repaired it himself. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. Updated 12/20/10 *bf the consumer stated he did not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw r1150rt motorcycle. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed fuel was leaking from the connecting sleeve to the fluid line. In addition, fuel began leaking onto the hot cylinder. This was the second instance of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to…
Clutch to transmission input shaft splines failed on my 2002 bmw r1150rt motorcycle. Sudden loss of power due to failure of the splines which connect the clutch plate to the transmission input shaft. Fortunately i was on a side street which wasn't busy and near home. No accident resulted due to…
Other BMW R Series years
← 2001 R Series · 2003 R Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 R Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 R Series | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 R Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 R Series | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 R Series | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 1 |
| 2001 R Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 R Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 R Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW R Series?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW R Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 BMW R Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.