2002 BMW R 1150 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R 1150 RT years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT. That ranks 3rd out of 3 R 1150 RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 BMW R 1150 RT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW R 1150 RT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT.
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.
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 contact owns a 2002 BMW R 1150 RT. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, the front wheel brake locked causing the contact to flip off the motorcycle. The contact suffered a concussion, laceration, stitches, fractured his left ankle and had problems with his left knee. A police report was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw r 1150 rt motorcycle. The contact stated that he smelled an abnormal fuel odor, and saw a fuel leak on the floor where the motorcycle was parked. The motorcycle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the…
Other BMW R 1150 RT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 R 1150 RT | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 R 1150 RT | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 BMW R 1150 RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R 1150 RT model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.