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2001 BMW R1100 SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 BMW R1100 S, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage60kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 BMW R1100 S has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 BMW R1100 S 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.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 00V-318 · Oct 11, 2000 · 718 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE RIDING, THE RIDER'S BALANCE COULD BE UPSET AND A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2001 vs. every other R1100 S 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 R1100 S median. How we score

'99'00'01'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 BMW R1100 S, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LINE LEAKAGEPE03054 · closed Jan 23, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-028
In owners' words

What R1100 S owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED AND THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED AT AN EARLIER DATE AT ABOUT 30K. *KB
Complaint 10446678 · Feb 4, 2012 · 60,000 miles

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