Model year guide

2003 BMW R 1150RT

Q: Does the 2003 BMW R 1150RT have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2003 BMW R 1150RT. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 BMW R 1150RT is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

2003 BMW R 1150RT at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 BMW R 1150RT recalls 1

Power Train:manual Transmission NHTSA Campaign #02V319000 · 27/11/2002

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE 3RD AND 4TH TRANSMISSION GEAR (SHIFT) WHEELS MAY NOT BE SECURELY SEATED ON THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM 5TH TO 6TH GEAR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TWO GEARS MAY OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SH…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 10 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 BMW R 1150RT vehicles on record

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2003 BMW R 1150RT — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 BMW R 1150RT have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2003 BMW R 1150RT. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.