2002 BMW R1150GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1150GS years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW R1150GS. That is the most of any R1150GS model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints, 52%), typically at around 22,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 21owner 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 R1150GS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 52% | 22,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 19% | 32,375 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 14% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 22,419 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW R1150GS recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The distance between the brake line and the speedometer drive cable could be too small. Due to compression and rebound of the fork, the speedometer cable could contact and chafe the brake line.
Risk: Brake fluid leakage could occur, resulting in a loss of front braking capability. If this happened, depending on traffic conditions and the rider's reactions, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will measure the distance between the front brake line and speedometer cable. The brake line will be replaced if the distance to the speedometer cable is found to be too small or if it is damaged. A new protective sleeve will be installed in the speedometer cable near the front fender. Owner notification began december 18, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5.
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
- Fuel line leakage (PE03054) — opened Dec 1, 2003, closed Jan 23, 2004, led to recall 04V028000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Suspected electrical fire led to the motorcycle being engulfed in flames shortly after startup. *tr
My 2002 bmw 1150gs motorcycle has only just over 41k miles on the odometer. These motorcycles are advertised to the public as able to drive forever across continents, but that is not the case. I was very surprised when it lost some internal gears last weekend and something let go in the gearbox…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw r1150ra (na). While driving 50-55 mph, the contact smelled gas fumes and then noticed fuel leaking from the quick release mechanism. As of september 27, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they would replace the quick release…
In april 2005, i experienced a final drive failure on my 2002 bmw r1150gs. During a 36,000 mile service, i reported a slight oil leak around the rubber boot on the final drive shaft. Bmw replaced the final drive bearing that was still under warranty. The entire final drive was replaced during the…
2002 bmw r1150gs motorcycle suffered a failure of the final drive assembly in the shaft drive mechanism. There was no warning. The seal blew out and the shaft bearings disintegrated causing the wheel to hop up and down severely at about 70 mph. I was able to pull the bike over safely without a…
Other BMW R1150GS years
← 2001 R1150GS · 2003 R1150GS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 R1150GS | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 R1150GS | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 R1150GS | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW R1150GS?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW R1150GS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 BMW R1150GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1150GS model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.