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1988 BMW R100rtProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1988 BMW R100rt, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1988 BMW R100rt has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1988 BMW R100rt recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
1988 vs. every other R100rt 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 R100rt median. How we score
'88'96
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What R100rt owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AFTER COMING OUT OF A CURVE IN THE ROAD, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHIFTED THEIR WEIGHT BY SITTING UP STRAIGHT, THEN THE DRIVER LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER AND RAN INTO A FENCE. THE SHIFT IN WEIGHT CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LIFT UP, AND RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Own a 1988 R100rt?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.