NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure, describing incidents dated October 4, 2013.

Most-cited components

Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10547079 · Filed October 7, 2013
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 IN 2010 ON MY WAY HOME ON INTERSTATE 90 IN WASHINGTON, THIS PAST JUNE 2013 IT HAPPENED IN LOGAN UTAH…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE03-054: FUEL LINE LEAKAGE
Closed January 23, 2004
- Recall 04V-028

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

BMW MOTORCYCLES/BRAKE HOSE

NHTSA #03V325000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported August 26, 2003 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Potentially affected: 1,397 vehicles

Owners notified September 12, 2003 · Vehicles built May 1, 2002 – April 30, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

AS A RESULT, A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE PRESSURE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN REAR BRAKE FAILURE. A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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 AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #4.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

BMW MOTORCYCLE/TRANSMISSION GEARBOX

NHTSA #02V319000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported November 27, 2002 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Potentially affected: 515 vehicles

Owners notified December 5, 2002 · Vehicles built September 1, 2002 – October 31, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE GEAR WHEELS COULD CRACK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TRANSMISSION CAPABILITY, OR, A LOCK OF TRANSMISSION COULD OCCUR. THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK WHICH, DEPENDING UPON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE RIDER'S REACTION, COULD AFFECT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Manufacturer 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 UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #4.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure.

Power Train

ODI #10547079

Incident: October 4, 2013 · Filed: October 7, 2013

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 IN 2010 ON MY WAY HOME ON INTERSTATE 90 IN WASHINGTON, THIS PAST JUNE 2013 IT HAPPENED IN LOGAN UTAH AND THIS PAST FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 IT HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE 10. I AM LUCKY THE BIKE AND I MANAGED TO STAY UPRIGHT BECAUSE THE GEAR OIL FROM THE FINAL DRIVE WAS ALL OVER THE REAR TIRE. ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU *TR

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