BMW R Series years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R Series years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW R Series complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW R Series problems
All model years combined.
- Wheels8
- Fuel system8
- Transmission6
- Brakes2
- Tires1
- Lights1
- Engine1
- Body1
BMW R Series problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | - | 4 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 4 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 8 | Fuel system | 42,300 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1996 | - | 1 | Wheels | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 3 | Wheels | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 3 | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the BMW R Series
What years of the BMW R Series should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R Series?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW R Series?
Wheels, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (8) and transmission (6).
How many recalls does the BMW R Series have?
1 recall between 1994 and 2007. The 2004 model year has the most, with 1.
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