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1999 BMW R1100RT-PProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 BMW R1100RT-P, 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 injuryTypical failure mileage70kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 25, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 BMW R1100RT-P 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 train20
Service brakes10
Tires10

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

1 recall

1999 BMW R1100RT-P 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

Tires: sidewall

Recall 01V-198 · Jun 14, 2001 · 990 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE RIDER MAY NOTICE A VIBRATION OF THE REAR TIRE AND DEPENDING ON THE DEGREE OF BLISTERING, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD ALSO BE AFFECTED.

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

1999 vs. every other R1100RT-P 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 R1100RT-P median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What R1100RT-P owners report

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

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN IN WESTERN NEW YORK DRIVING 72 MPH WITH TRACTOR TRAILERS DRIVING ALL AROUND ME. SUDDENLY THE BIKE LOST POWER INTERMITTENTLY AND THE REAR BEGAN SWERVING. I CAME TO A STOP AT AN INACCESSIBLE SPOT IN THE ROAD SO I DROVE TO THE NEXT EXIT AT 50 MPH. I INSPECTED THE BIKE AND…
Complaint 10467673 · Jul 25, 2012 · 76,231 miles
THIS IS THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. I RODE 75 MILES TO WORK. SMELLED BURNING OIL AT STOP LIGHTS AND WHEN TRAFFIC CAME TO A STOP, BUT DIDN'T SEE ANY OIL. ARRIVED AT WORK IN WASHINGTON, DC AND FOUND A PARKING SPACE.…
Complaint 10464174 · Jul 4, 2012 · 63,540 miles

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