2002 BMW R1150GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 BMW R1150GS, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 BMW R1150GS
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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Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The distance between the brake line and the speedometer drive cable could be too small. Due to compression and rebound of the fork, the speedometer cable could contact and chafe the brake line.
Remedy: Dealers will measure the distance between the front brake line and speedometer cable. The brake line will be replaced if the distance to the speedometer cable is found to be too small or if it is damaged. A new…
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 BMW R1150GS have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,888 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Suspected electrical fire LED to the motorcycle being engulfed in flames shortly after startup. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2020 · Electrical system
“My 2002 BMW 1150gs motorcycle has only just over 41k miles on the odometer. These motorcycles are advertised to the public as able to drive forever across continents, but that is not the case. I was v”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2012 · Power train
Compare BMW R1150GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1150GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 BMW R1150GS | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 BMW R1150GS | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 BMW R1150GS | 1 | 21 |
| 2003 BMW R1150GS | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2002 BMW R1150GS
How do I know if my 2002 BMW R1150GS 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 2002 BMW R1150GS; 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 01V246000).
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.