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BMW R Series Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints across 14 model years of the BMW R Series (1985–2007). The most-complained-about year is 2002.

2
safety recalls, all years
26
owner complaints, all years
1985
year with most recalls
2002
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW R Series model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 BMW R Series04
2005 BMW R Series03
2004 BMW R Series14
2002 BMW R Series18
2001 BMW R Series10
2000 BMW R Series10
1996 BMW R Series01
1995 BMW R Series03
1994 BMW R Series03
1989 BMW R Series10
1988 BMW R Series10
1987 BMW R Series10
1986 BMW R Series10
1985 BMW R Series10

What BMW R Series owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The 2002 model year has the most, with 8.

All BMW R Series recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW R Series, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 04V028000 Reported 39,000 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    On certain motorcycles, the o-ring in fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged and lead to a fuel leak. There is also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, adjust all crimp-type hose clamps. Also, all fuel line quick-disconnect couplings will be inspected. If a leak is detected, the quick-disconnect o-ring will be replaced. If…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004

  2. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 88V192000 Reported 6,212 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    Plastic pin and/or adjustable stop bolt which activate front/rear brake light switches could cause switch failure.

    Remedy: Modify front hand brake lever; place a cap on rear brake stop bolt; and replace front and rear brake light switches with newer switch.

    Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Other BMW models

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.