2001 BMW R1100 RT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 BMW R1100 RT
The 2001 BMW R1100 RT has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint), Structureframe And Members (1 complaint), and Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 BMW R1100 RT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW R1100 RT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 BMW R1100 RT
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW R1100 RT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RE: BMW R1100R MOTORCYCLE, 2001 MODEL: EXHAUST WELD FAILURE WHERE CANISTER ATTACHES TO FRAME R/R REAR SUBFRAME. 2ND FAILURE OCCURRED AT 35950 MILES. THE SAME WELD FAILURE OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY AND REAR SUBFRAME WAS REPLACED. *NM
4/4/2002 - A SIMILAR VEHICLE DRIVER WAS KILLED IN A FIRE ON I-880 NORTH BETWEEN MONTEGUE & GREAT MALL. I SUSPECT THIS WAS CAUSE OF DEATH. DT
THE MOTORCYLCE MIRRORS DID NOT HOLD POSITION AFTER LESS THAN TWO MONTHS OF RIDING, ESPECIALLY IN WARMER TEMPERATURES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MIRRORS AT N/C AND INDICATED THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER IN A BUNCH MORE BECAUSE THEY EXPECTED TO SEE MORE OF THE SAME. THE MIRROR BALL-JOINT AND BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING DO NOT HOLD UP TO CONTINUOUS VIBRATION AFTER HEATING UP IN THE SUN. I EXPECT MY REPLACEMENT MIRRORS WILL FAIL WITHIN A MATTER OF WEEKS, DEPENDING ON SUMMER HEAT. I SENT AN EMAIL TO BMW AND GOT A BOILER-PLATE RESPONSE TO GO THROUGH THE DEALER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND DESIGN FLAW. ANY VEHICLE, BUT ESPECIALLY A MOTORCYCLE, WITH MALFUNCTIONING VISUAL SYSTEMS IS A TRAGEDY WAITING TO HAPPEN.
Safety Rating for the 2001 BMW R1100 RT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 BMW R1100 RT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 BMW R1100 RT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 BMW R1100 RT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW R1100 RT
- 1996 BMW R1100 RT — 4 complaints
- 1997 BMW R1100 RT — 5 complaints
- 1999 BMW R1100 RT — 7 complaints
- 2000 BMW R1100 RT — 5 complaints
- 2001 BMW R1100 RT (current)