1996 BMW R SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 BMW R Series, most often about the wheels. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 1996. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 BMW R Series has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 BMW R Series recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other R Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R Series median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What R Series owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEELS ARE TOO SOFT, THEY GET BENT JUST BY DRIVING OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT AT LOW SPEED. AT HIGH SPEED, WHEELS COULD HAVE BENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF PRESSURE. *AK
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