BMW R 1150 RT recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW R 1150 RT, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

Last updated: 2025-12-22 (NHTSA data snapshot)

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 2

Total Complaints 26

Years Covered 2002–2004

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the BMW R 1150 RT, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Coverage spans model years 2002–2004 with 2 recall campaigns and 26 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2004 (1) and 2003 (1).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2004 (19), 2003 (5), and 2002 (2).
Top recall themes: Brakes and Powertrain.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Power train, Fuel system, gasoline, Fuel/propulsion system.
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Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 2004

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):

04V304000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder

Powertrain

1 campaign · Years: 2003

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

Official notices (evidence):

02V319000 · Power train: Manual transmission

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW R 1150 RT in NHTSA complaint data are Power train, Fuel system, gasoline, Fuel/propulsion system.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Details
2004	1	19	Both recalls and complaints recorded. Top complaint areas: Power train, Fuel system, gasoline, Fuel/propulsion system.
2003	1	5	Both recalls and complaints recorded. Top complaint areas: Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator, Electrical system:ignition, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
2002	0	2	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline, Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Service brakes and Power train

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2004

Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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Summary: On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder.

2003

Power train: Manual transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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Summary: On certain motorcycles, it is possible that the 3rd and 4th transmission gear (shift) wheels may not be securely seated on the intermediate shaft. Consequently, when attempting to shift from 5th to 6th gear, engagement of the two gears may occur simultaneously.

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