BMW R Series recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 8 owner complaints for the BMW R Series (model years 2000–2002, 2004–2005, 2007). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints), followed by power train (3 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW R Series model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 1 of 6 | |
| Power train | 3 | 1 of 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 of 6 | |
| Structure | 1 | 1 of 6 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V028000 | Jan 15, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2002 | 39,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.