2002 Bmw R Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (2) · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical 2015-11-01 · MC50349142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bluetooth issues between navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
Exterior Lighting 2010-08-01 · SIB-63-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2009-12-01 · SIB-16-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. in some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is
Fuel System, Other 2007-11-01 · SB-00-021-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in
What owners report
2012-02-05 · Power Train · 28,900 mi“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 bmw motorcycle, diagnosed with failure of c…”
2011-06-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 43,000 mi“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 brakes worked for about 4 on off cycles. then they f…”
2010-10-28 · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand · 45,000 mi“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 receive any paper work to fill out. updated 12/27/…”
2010-08-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 20,600 mi“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 the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. t…”
2009-12-24 · Power Train · 43,000 mi“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 location where failure occurred. *tr…”
2007-11-12 · Power Train:axle Assembly · 42,300 mi“final drive crown bearing failed. excess axle movement damaged seal, final drive oil leaked out over tire, oil on motorcycle tire is dangerous. i was lucky. there is lots on internet activity on this, there have been crashes and fires reported but i do not have personal knowledge of any. vehicle is 2002 bmw r1150rs same final drive design used …”
2006-07-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 6,100 mi“quick disconnect fuel line fitting failure (fractured for no special reason while riding motorcycle) was not damaged or misused in any way. gasoline was spilling onto hot catalytic converter, but no fire. *jb…”
2005-08-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings“2002 bmw r1150r fuel leak problem/ fuel line recall.*mr the consumer stated the motorcycle developed a fuel leak during operation that resulted in gasoline being sprayed onto the engine block as well as the consumer leg. the consumer had the motorcycle towed and upon inspection, the consumer was informed that the male end of one of the quick dis…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.