no report yet
Engine: gasoline
Risk. IF THIS WARNING IS IGNORED AND THE ENGINE IS LEFT RUNNING AT AN INCREASED SPEED ABOVE IDLE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS AT A STANDSTILL WITH THE AIR STREAM REQUIRED…
1994 BMW R1100RSLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1994 BMW R1100RSL, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 BMW R1100RSL has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1994 BMW R1100RSL 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
1994 vs. every other R1100RSL 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 R1100RSL median. How we score
'94'95'96
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What R1100RSL owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
REAR DRIVESHAFT, WHEN HEATED UP OR SUBJECT TO AN INCREASE IN AMBIENT ALTITUDE, CAN SIPHON OUT A QUANTITY OF OIL FROM ITS VENT DUE TO HIGHER RELATIVE PRESSURE INSIDE THE CASE.
Own a 1994 R1100RSL?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.