2004 Bmw R1150 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
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
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
2014-04-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,500 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1150r. the contact stated while driving 25 mph he began to smell fuel. the contact also noticed that the vehicle was on fire near the fuel pump. the vehicle was completely destroyed. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the motorcycle failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the fa…”
2013-04-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 29,000 mi“i purchased this bike last october, and upon getting it home smelled gas, i did get a report from the dealer who originally sold the bike what had been done under warranty, etc. it was indicated that the gas tank had been replaced because it was defective. i tried 3 new o rings, a used fuel pump base plate assembly and was still experiencing a lig…”
2012-05-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 11,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1150 r. while the vehicle was at a traffic light the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel lines quick disconnect. the contact stopped the vehicle in the emergency lane and installed a brass clamp in the fuel line to stop the leak. nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v028000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses…”
2011-08-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 8,700 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw r1150(n/a). the contact took the motorcycle in for service, the dealer informed him that the abs unit was inoperable and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer had not been notified and the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 8,700. the vin was unavailable. updated 10/11/2011 *l…”
2011-06-06 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 33,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1150 gs adventure. the contact stated that the vehicle was in first gear and when the speed increase to 40 mph there was a grinding noise when he shifted into second gear to accelerate. the contact tried to shift and back up, but the grinding noise continued. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the…”
2011-05-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 8,835 mi“after coming home from work 10 miles away, i parked my cycle in the garage and immediately my wife could smell gas on me and fumes in the garage. i checked the bike and could see yellow fuel stains on the right side of the engine. i could only find the leak when the key was on and the fuel pump forcing fuel through lines behind the shield. i remo…”
2010-07-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 17,020 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1150r motorcycle. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact began to smell an overpowering gasoline odor. the contact had recently refueled the motorcycle. when he came to a stop, the contact noticed gasoline leaking from the fuel line and the quick disconnect. he then noticed a sleeve was fractured. the gasol…”
2008-05-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,500 mi“i was starting and boarding my motorcycle as normally used. the day was bright and sunny and about 70 degrees f. fuel began to leak from the right side just above the right cylinder. upon further investigation i discovered the quick disconnect fuel line fitting had begun to leak gasoline. the fuel was collecting on the cylinder head and pouring …”
2006-08-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 9,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated after the vehicle was started fuel began leaking from the engine compartment. the vehicle was turned off and the dealership was called. the dealership determined the fuel cut off valve corroded and should be replaced. the part has been ordered, but the vehicle was not inspected by the dealership. updated 09/15/06. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.