1996 BMW R1100 RS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 BMW R1100 RS
The 1996 BMW R1100 RS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. THE REAR WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND WOBBLY. I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM AT AN EARLY STAGE, BEFORE GEAR OIL LEAKED OUT ONTO THE BRAKE COMPONENTS. *KB
THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUALLY DOWNSHIFTED FROM FOURTH GEAR INTO THIRD WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER LEAVING THE FREEWAY AND DOWNSHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR, THE BACK WHEEL LOCKED UP WHICH ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
RECALL ON MOTORCYCLE #97V-173, RISK OF FIRE AT IDLE SPEED. THE REMEDY IS A STICKER PLACED ON MOTORCYCLE AS A REMINDER NOT TO LEAVE AT IDLE SPEED.
Safety Rating for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 BMW R1100 RS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1100 RS
- 1994 BMW R1100 RS — 2 complaints
- 1995 BMW R1100 RS — 2 complaints
- 1996 BMW R1100 RS (current)
- 1998 BMW R1100 RS — 3 complaints
- 1999 BMW R1100 RS — 1 complaint
- 2000 BMW R1100 RS — 1 complaint