How many recalls does the 2004 BMW R Series have?

The 2004 BMW R Series has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2004 BMW R Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 BMW R Series?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2004 BMW R Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 BMW R Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 39,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 04V028000 2004-01-15 39,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING IN FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM INVOLVING CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST ALL CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS. ALSO, ALL FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLINGS WILL BE INSPECTED. IF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE QUICK-DISCONNECT O-RING WILL BE REPLACED. IF DAMAGED, THE COUPLING WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD…

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw r-series. The contact stated that he smelled fuel being emitted from the vehicle while it was parked in a residential garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the o-ring in the fuel line quick-disconnect coupling…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2012-09-03

“While driving on the highway (in a work zone), fuel began spraying from the right side of the motorcycle and the vehicle lost power. After pulling to the shoulder of the road and turning the vehicle off, gasoline continued to leak onto the hot exhaust pipes and vaporized into a cloud of smoke.…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2011-07-21

“Bmw motorcycle final drive failures. In 2001 I purchased a new bmw r1100rt. Approximately one year into ownership 25k miles the final drive failed while I was riding. I thought the rear wheel was falling off. I was able to get the bike stopped without incident. I was traveling approximately 70…”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE · reported 2010-07-22

“Right rear turn signal stem just feel off near the signal light. Plastic just broke after a 175 mile ride to ridgeway colorado. Less than a 32nd off an inch keeping it in place. Had to finish the last 60 miles with out it.*ak”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · reported 2004-03-08

Defect investigations

Investigation PE03054 Opened 2003-12-01 · closed 2004-01-23

FUEL LINE LEAKAGE

BMW IS CONDUCTING A RECALL (04V-028).AN INFORMATION REQUEST(IR)RESPONSE WAS NOT RECEIVED. UPON BMW'S RECEIPT OF THE IR, AND AFTER DISCUSSIONS WITH ODI, BMWDETERMINED THAT A RECALL WAS NECESSARY. ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING CONTAINED WITHIN THE FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED.FURTHER,…

Investigation PE07031 Opened 2007-06-21 · closed 2007-10-23

MOTORCYCLE FIRES

UNLIKE MOST MOTORCYCLES, WHERE A SIGHT GLASS IS USED TO DETERMINE ENGINE OIL LEVEL, THE SUBJECT, AIR-COOLED, MOTORCYCLES ARE BUILT BY BMW WITH A POLYMER (PLASTIC) SIGHT GLASS THAT, IN SOME INSTANCES, MELTS DUE TO HIGH ENGINE/OIL TEMPERATURE.THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATED CONTRARY TO BMW'S OWNER…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 BMW R Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.