CarRecallWatchThe 2003 BMW R 1150 GS has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2003 BMW R 1150 GS recalls
Most common 2003 BMW R 1150 GS problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE CAUSING OIL TO SPILL ONTO REAR TIRE WHILE RIDING. THIS IS THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. *TR
CROWN GEAR BEARING FAILURE, NO OIL LEAK. PROGRESSIVE VIBRATION FELT IN FOOTPEGS AND SEAT, SEVERAL VERY BRIEF REAR WHEEL LOCK-UPS. METAL FUZZ ON MAGNETIC PLUG, PULLED THE DRIVE, SENT TO AN INDEPENDENT EXPERT (NOT A BMW DEALER) WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND REBUILT THE DRIVE. *TR
TWO PROBLEMS; 1. ABS INTERMITTENTLY WORKS, AND INTERMITTENTLY LOCKS UP FRONT WHEEL ON GRAVEL ROADS, CAUSING UNDESIRED WHEEL LOCKUP....VERY UNSAFE. 2. ABS BRAKE ASSIST SERVOS (POWER BRAKES) INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO OPERATE, CAUSING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, ONCE ASSIST SERVO POWER IS LOST THE RESIDUAL BRAKING IS APPROXIMATELY 20% OF ASSISTED BRAKING, THIS CAUSES HEART STOPPAGE WHILE TRYING TO NOT CRASH AND/OR HIT OTHER TRAFFIC.....VERY UNSAFE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BMW SAYS, SORRY BIKE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THEY WON'T CORRECT DEFECTS. THIS BIKE HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND TAKEN CARE OF, IT ONLY HAS 13K MILES ON IT AND SHOULD NOT HAVE SUCH FAILURES. IF IT WAS AN ISOLATED FAILU
2003 BMW R 1150 GS questions
Does the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS: Power Train:Manual Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 BMW R 1150 GS has been fixed?
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