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1996 BMW R1100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 BMW R1100, 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 BMW R1100 has problems

2 complaints 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
Wheels10

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

1 recall

1996 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

1996 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 1996 BMW R1100, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING LOCK/IGNITION SWITCH WIRINGSQ97022 · closed Dec 31, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What R1100 owners report

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

THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR UNDER ACCELERATION AND THE CLUTCH SLIPS UNDER LOAD DUE TO FAULTY INPUT SHAFT SEAL, BOTH COMPONENTS STILL FUNCTION BUT PRESENT A DANGER WHILE DRIVING.NLM
Complaint 785496 · Aug 29, 2001

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