1998 BMW R1100Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 BMW R1100, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 BMW R1100 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 BMW R1100 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 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
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 BMW R1100, and the recalls they led to.
- INCORRECT FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONLed to recall 98V-294
What R1100 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CLUTCH FAILS WHICH CAUSES MOTORCYCLE TO REMAIN DISENGAGED WHILE CHANGING GEARS. ALSO, GEAR COMES OUT OF SECOND AND INTO THIRD GEAR, BUT CAN NOT GO FORWARD. CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY WILL NOT FIX.*AK *YH
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