2004 Bmw R Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
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 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-11-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 20,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r-series. the contact stated that he smelled fuel being emitted from the vehicle while it was parked in a residential garage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the o-ring in the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. t…”
2011-07-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 6,964 mi“while driving on the highway (in a work zone), fuel began spraying from the right side of the motorcycle and the vehicle lost power. after pulling to the shoulder of the road and turning the vehicle off, gasoline continued to leak onto the hot exhaust pipes and vaporized into a cloud of smoke. fortunately, the leaking fuel did not ignite. the ve…”
2010-07-29 · Power Train:driveline · 74,000 mi“bmw motorcycle final drive failures. in 2001 i purchased a new bmw r1100rt. approximately one year into ownership 25k miles the final drive failed while i was riding. i thought the rear wheel was falling off. i was able to get the bike stopped without incident. i was traveling approximately 70 mph. this was a very dangerous situation, not only was …”
2004-03-08 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · 1,075 mi“right rear turn signal stem just feel off near the signal light. plastic just broke after a 175 mile ride to ridgeway colorado. less than a 32nd off an inch keeping it in place. had to finish the last 60 miles with out it.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.