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BMW R 1100 RS recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW R 1100 RS, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 4
Total Complaints 12
Years Covered 1994–2000

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the BMW R 1100 RS, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Steering and suspension

2 campaigns · Years: 1994–1995

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW R 1100 RS in NHTSA complaint data are Power train:manual transmission, Power train, Engine.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2000 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system.
1999 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train.
1998 0 3 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:manual transmission, Suspension:rear.
1996 0 3 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system, Power train:manual transmission, Power train.
1995 2 2 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seats:motorcycle, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1994 2 2 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Fuel/propulsion system.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Steering and Suspension

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1995

  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V233001) →
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    Summary: The adjustable handlebars can crack.
  • Suspension: Front: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V233002) →
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    Summary: The nut that secures the front fork lower bridge ball joint to the telelever suspension arm can loosen.

1994

  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V233001) →
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    Summary: The adjustable handlebars can crack.
  • Suspension: Front: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V233002) →
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    Summary: The nut that secures the front fork lower bridge ball joint to the telelever suspension arm can loosen.

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