BMW R1150 RT Problems by Year
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW R1150 RT, across 3 model years (2002–2004). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
BMW R1150 RT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No R1150 RT model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 R1150 RT: 18 complaints, 1 recall
- 2003 R1150 RT: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2002 R1150 RT: 2 complaints, 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 R1150 RT problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW R1150 RT model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 R1150 RT | 18 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2003 R1150 RT | 5 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 R1150 RT | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW R1150 RT years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (18), 2003 (5), 2002 (2). 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 R1150 RT?
Power Train, with 12 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW R1150 RT have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.