2002 Bmw R1150ra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
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.
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
2010-08-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 12,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw r1150ra motorcycle. while driving at approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline fuel odor as the fuel level indicator began to decrease at an abnormally rapid pace. the contact then discovered gasoline leaking from the hose connected to the fuel tank. the contact stated this was the second occ…”
2010-08-03 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 1,900 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw r1150ra motorcycle. the contact was traveling at approximately 20 mph. when the brake was engaged there was no power response. immediately, the contact began downshifting and then turned the engine off. the vehicle was able to stop, and then towed to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the fail…”
2008-05-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 26,200 mi“third time in 6 years. abs failure leaves motorcycle with residual power only and is dangerous if not noticed by way of warning light .first time was due to faulty abs pump which was replaced under warranty. second time was due to low battery voltage and thirdly due to faulty rear brake switch. very fortunately there was no accident happened. *tr…”
2007-11-06 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 35,769 mi“while cruising on a level highway at a constant 65 mph in fifth gear my 2002 bmw 1150rt motorcycle's engine speed began to increase and the motorcycle began to loose speed. i steered to the side of the road and stopped. there was a significant grinding sound with the transmission in any gear except neutral and no forward motion in any gear with the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.