Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 BMW R 1150 GS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 BMW R 1150 GS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 21 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #01V246000 BMW/FRONT BRAKE LINE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 3 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Of the 21 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 21 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 BMW R 1150 GS has a limited dataset with only one recall related to hydraulic brake issues and 21 owner complaints. The majority of complaints focus on the brakes, suggesting potential reliability concerns, but overall, the evidence is too thin to draw strong conclusions about the model's reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 20,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Power train | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Drive shaft lubrication
- Tire replacement
- Valve adjustments
- Brake pad replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Spongy brake feel
- Unusual transmission noises
- Fuel leaks
- Check engine light
- Hard starting issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 BMW R 1150 GS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.