2004 BMW R Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 BMW R Series, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 BMW R Series
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 (fuel system)
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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 BMW R Series have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,510 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 BMW r-series. The contact stated that he smelled fuel being emitted from the vehicle while it was parked in a residential garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for di”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 2, 2012 · Fuel system, gasoline
“While driving on the highway (in a work zone), fuel began spraying from the right side of the motorcycle and the vehicle lost power. After pulling to the shoulder of the road and turning the vehicle o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 26, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare BMW R Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 BMW R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 BMW R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 BMW R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 BMW R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 BMW R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 BMW R Series | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 BMW R Series | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 BMW R Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 BMW R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW R Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 BMW R Series | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 BMW R Series | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 BMW R Series | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 BMW R Series | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2004 BMW R Series
How do I know if my 2004 BMW R Series 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 BMW R Series; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 04V028000).
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.