2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2002
- 2003
2 safety recalls for the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, due to the material composition of the rear brake hose, the hose may split open during riding conditions in which a full extension of the rear suspension occurs. In some cases, the hose may also have been routed incorrectly to the caliper aggravating the condition.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose. It will be rerouted on motorcycles in which a hose of the new material specification has already been installed. The brake hose will be replaced and rerouted on all other…
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Manual transmission (power train)
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.
Remedy: 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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The third rear drive failure on the my 2004/2003 1150 gsa motorcycle. The last one happened in october of this year. And june of this year the first time the final drive failed it happened in august i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2013 · Power train
Compare BMW R 1150 GS Adventure model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1150 GS Adventure model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure
How do I know if my 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V319000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.