BMW R1150GS years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R1150GS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R1150GS years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW R1150GS 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 R1150GS problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes13
- Transmission11
- Fuel system4
- Tires1
- Seats1
- Electrical1
BMW R1150GS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 3 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 21 | Brakes | 28,200 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | - | 3 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 3 | Transmission | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the BMW R1150GS
What years of the BMW R1150GS should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R1150GS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R1150GS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW R1150GS?
Brakes, with 13 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (11) and fuel system (4).
How many recalls does the BMW R1150GS have?
2 recalls between 2000 and 2003. The 2003 model year has the most, with 1.
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