no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. THE HARNESS WIRES CAN BE DAMAGED OR COULD BREAK OR PULL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH.
1995 BMW R1100Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1995 BMW R1100, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 BMW R1100 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Wheels
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1995 BMW R1100 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
1995 vs. every other R1100 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 median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1995 BMW R1100, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING LOCK/IGNITION SWITCH WIRINGNo recall
In owners' words
What R1100 owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE RIMS ON THESE WHEELS ARE VERY SOFT. THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL NOW SPECIFIES A 'HARDENED' RIM ON THESE WHEELS FOR THEIR MOTORCYCLES. A KNOWN ISSUE.
Own a 1995 R1100?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.