2003 Bmw R 1150 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline (1) · Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
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.
Electrical System 2021-09-02 · MC610406 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is a possibility of the wiring harness leading to the instrument cluster showing signs of chafing.
Electrical System 2021-07-01 · MC55297495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
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
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2004-03-01 · 1200104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
introduction of the new elast alternator drive belt and alternator pulley with freewheel. bmw r1100s, r1150r, r1150gs, r1150rs, and r1150rt. *tt
What owners report
2007-04-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9,100 mi“tl* - the contact owns a 2003 bmw r1150 with current failure of mileage of 9,100 miles. the motorcycle was having the same problem as mentioned in recall campaign # 03v483000 concerning engine hesitation or misfiring. while driving in good weather and road conditions, the motorcycle back fired more than one time. the back fire occurred while drivi…”
2004-01-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 7,700 mi“i own a 2004 bmw r1150r motorcycle. this morning on my way to work i smelled a gasoline odor. i couldn't see anything obvious since it was dark out. when i arrived at work it appeared that about a pint of raw gasoline had leaked out of my fuel lines onto the right side of the transmission, then dripped down onto the hot exhaust. *cb…”
2004-01-07 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings“ when starting the motorcycle consumer noticed fuel leaking from the fuel hose. *ak …”
2003-10-08 · Power Train:driveline“bmw r1150r motorcycle.*mr this letter is to request assistance in resolving a warranty problem which the manufacturer refuses to address further. the consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealership on several occassions for transmission, driveline and fuel injection problems. *cb …”
2003-07-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline · 100 mi“engine surges at all speeds below 4000 rpm. this is a well documented problem experienced by thousands of owners of this motorcycle. engine stalls when slowing and down shifting. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.