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2003 BMW R1150 RTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2003 BMW R1150 RT, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 BMW R1150 RT has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system21
Exterior lighting10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 BMW R1150 RT recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 02V-319 · Nov 27, 2002 · 515 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE GEAR WHEELS COULD CRACK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TRANSMISSION CAPABILITY, OR, A LOCK OF TRANSMISSION COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other R1150 RT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R1150 RT median. How we score

'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 BMW R1150 RT, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LINE LEAKAGEPE03054 · closed Jan 23, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-028
In owners' words

What R1150 RT owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ACTUAL MODEL IS RT1150P NOT LISTED ON MODEL LIST. ALTENATOR BELT BROKE, CAUSING ALTENATOR FAILURE AND LOW VOLTAGE WHICH NEGATED POWER BRAKES LEAVING ME WITH RESIDUAL BRAKING ABOUT 40% OF NORMAL BREAKING AT BEST. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND ROLLED IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRUCK WHO WAS ABLE TO AVOID ME BY…
Complaint 10089009 · Sep 2, 2004 · 15,840 miles
STALLING WHILE RIDING IN THE RAIN. WOULD RESTART AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS. HAPPENED AT LEAST 8 TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. THEN, WHILE RIDING IN TRAFFIC DURING DRY WEATHER STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO DEALER. IGNITION COIL REPLACED.*AK
Complaint 10067768 · Apr 25, 2004 · 11,511 miles

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