1999 BMW R1100 R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 BMW R1100 R
The 1999 BMW R1100 R has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 BMW R1100 R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 BMW R1100 R, potentially affecting up to 174 vehicles.
Recall 01V002000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
| 174 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SINGLE FRONT SPRING STRUT IS MOUNTED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM, AFT OF THE FRONT FORK TUBES. DUE TO A WELDING PROBLEM DURING PRODUCTION OF THE SPRING STRUT, THE LOWER SPRING SEAT ON THE STRUT COULD BREAK. SINCE THE SEAT IS THE LOWER SUPPORT FOR THE SPRING, THE SPRING IN THIS CASE WOULD...
Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE OPERATOR'S BALANCE COULD BE UPSET, IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE RIDING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SPRING STRUT FOR PRODUCTION DATE, AND REPLACE THE SPRING IF IT IS FOUND TO BE AN AFFECTED PART. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 BMW R1100 R
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW R1100 R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I NOTICED OIL SEEPING FROM THE REAR WHEEL SEAL ON MY MOTORCYCLE. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING HAD FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE FINAL DRIVE BEARING WAS REPLACED AT A BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $341.61. I DISPOSED OF THE OLD BEARING. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1999 BMW R1100 R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 BMW R1100 R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 BMW R1100 R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 BMW R1100 R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1100 R
- 1995 BMW R1100 R — 2 complaints
- 1999 BMW R1100 R (current)