2004 BMW R1150 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1150 RT years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW R1150 RT. That is the most of any R1150 RT model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (12 complaints, 67%), typically at around 34,388 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 BMW R1150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 67% | 34,388 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 11% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 11% | 50,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 BMW R1150 RT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder.
Risk: If only the rear brake were applied during riding, insufficient braking pressure would be available to slow the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder. The recall began july 16, 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Total brake failure .i could not stop the motorcycle.i went rite through an intersection,thank god there was no vehicles driving through the intersection at the same time.
My motorcycle kept losing fuel. I never leave it low on gas, but on numerous occasions went to ride it and the tank was empty. Since then i found a youtube video showing how to replace what bmw never should have installed, saying this is common in ca because bmw did not use metal quick disconnects…
Fuel line quick disconnects on both supply and return failed causing fuel leak on to engine and exhaust. Extreme fire potential. Quick disconnect seals and components are insufficient to handle exposure to raw fuel, it is a poor design and bmwna should recall r1150rt's due to this failure and fire…
The rear tire became oil covered and slick because of a failed oil seal in the final drive. The oil seal had failed as results of the final drive bearing failure. These failures caused an unsafe condition as there was excessive movement in the rear wheel and the rear tire was oil soaked from the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1150rt motorcycle. The contact stated that the final drive assembly failed. The failure caused the rear end to severely knock. The contact stated that oil spilled out from the vehicle as well. The contact was told by the dealer that there was a 3-6 month back order…
Other BMW R1150 RT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 R1150 RT | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 R1150 RT | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW R1150 RT?
Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW R1150 RT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 BMW R1150 RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1150 RT model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.