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2004 BMW R 1150 R recalls and problems

1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW R 1150 R.

1
recalls
9
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 BMW R 1150 R recalls

Suspension

NHTSA campaign 04V235000 · reported May 19, 2004 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE · 84 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain motorcycles, the front spring strut upper stud bolt weld can fail. This could cause the bolt to break.
The risk
If this happens, the rider may not be able to control the motorcycle, which could cause a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front spring strut. The recall began during june 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-331-1117.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 15, 2014 · Fuel system, gasoline · 2,500 miles · fire reported

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…

Apr 4, 2013 · Fuel/propulsion system · 29,000 miles

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…

May 21, 2012 · Fuel/propulsion system · 11,000 miles

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…

Aug 17, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 8,700 miles

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…

Jun 6, 2011 · Power train · 33,000 miles

TL 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…

R 1150 R model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2003 1500
2004 1901

All BMW R 1150 R years →

Questions

Does the 2004 BMW R 1150 R have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 BMW R 1150 R, the most recent reported on May 19, 2004 (Suspension). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW R 1150 R?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (5 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2).
How many 2004 BMW R 1150 R complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 15, 2014.