2004 Bmw R1150 Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (8) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2)
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
2022-06-15 · Service Brakes“total brake failure .i could not stop the motorcycle.i went rite through an intersection,thank god there was no vehicles driving through the intersection at the same time.…”
2017-06-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my motorcycle kept losing fuel. i never leave it low on gas, but on numerous occasions went to ride it and the tank was empty. since then i found a youtube video showing how to replace what bmw never should have installed, saying this is common in ca because bmw did not use metal quick disconnects on the fuel lines; our gas eats the plastic. at lea…”
2013-07-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 14,000 mi“fuel line quick disconnects on both supply and return failed causing fuel leak on to engine and exhaust. extreme fire potential. quick disconnect seals and components are insufficient to handle exposure to raw fuel, it is a poor design and bmwna should recall r1150rt's due to this failure and fire risk. *tr…”
2012-07-18 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 33,095 mi“the rear tire became oil covered and slick because of a failed oil seal in the final drive. the oil seal had failed as results of the final drive bearing failure. these failures caused an unsafe condition as there was excessive movement in the rear wheel and the rear tire was oil soaked from the seal failure. the failure gave little advanced warni…”
2012-07-10 · Power Train · 17,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r1150rt motorcycle. the contact stated that the final drive assembly failed. the failure caused the rear end to severely knock. the contact stated that oil spilled out from the vehicle as well. the contact was told by the dealer that there was a 3-6 month back order on the part that was needed to correct the failure…”
2012-02-04 · Power Train · 100,500 mi · 💥 crash“final drive, crown gear bearing failed. no early warning of oil leakage, just went suddenly when on cross country trip while in co. failed catastrophically causing the rear wheel to wobble significantly, the oil seal to fail and rear lube oil leaked all over rear wheel. (have picture) same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently be…”
2012-02-03 · Power Train · 66,126 mi“motorcycle final drive gear bearing failure. gear oil leaking from final drive. *kb…”
2012-02-03 · Power Train · 42,000 mi“failure of final drive crown gear bearing. the bearing shattered causing the seal to be damaged with oil loss. *kb…”
2012-01-08 · Power Train · 35,680 mi“on i-5 southbound in bellingham wa, left lane at 60mph. up shifted transmission and heard grinding noise, on clutch release. managed to get to right road shoulder and push bike to next exit. found clutch disk splines stripped and transmission input shaft splines very worn. there was no warning of problem until the splines stripped. upon research of…”
2011-11-25 · Power Train · 16,491 mi“lost transmission splines and clutch disk splines going down the road shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear. lost all drive to rear wheel and had to coast to side of road, thankfully traffic was light. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.