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2004 BMW R 1150 RT recalls and problems

1 recall and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW R 1150 RT.

1
recalls
18
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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 RT recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder

NHTSA campaign 04V304000 · reported June 23, 2004 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE · 181 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain motorcycles, an incorrect sealing ring was mounted to the piston of the rear brake master cylinder.
The risk
If only the rear brake were applied during riding, insufficient braking pressure would be available to slow the motorcycle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder. The recall began july 16, 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

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.

Jun 15, 2022 · 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.

Jun 11, 2017 · 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…

Jul 24, 2013 · Fuel/propulsion system · 14,000 miles

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.

Jul 18, 2012 · Power train · 33,095 miles

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…

Jul 10, 2012 · Power train · 17,000 miles

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…

R 1150 RT model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2002 0210
2003 1510
2004 11810

All BMW R 1150 RT years →

Questions

Does the 2004 BMW R 1150 RT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 BMW R 1150 RT, the most recent reported on June 23, 2004 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW R 1150 RT?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (12 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (2).
How many 2004 BMW R 1150 RT complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 18 complaints report a crash and 0 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 June 15, 2022.