1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BMW Motorcycle years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle. That ranks 3rd out of 7 BMW Motorcycle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 26,387 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 26,387 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 26,897 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 83,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Struck a large pot hole on a city street. As expected the front suspension compressed but the front fender (trailing section) caught in the engine cowling as the suspension decompressed. This makes the steering restricted to movements of about +/- 10 degrees with significant friction in the…
The final drive on the motorcycle leaked oil out of ring gear seal, and bike suddenly made grinding noise. After tear down and inspection it was found that the large radial bearing had failed causing the seal to fail, replacement of bearing and seal was done. Same failure as described in odi no…
Three hundred miles from home a grinding sound started being audible from the rear of the bike. I stopped after it continued and failed to see anything wrong. The wheel and tire were dry and no apparent leaks anywhere. I continued and the grinding became louder. I stopped and looked and this time…
Electrical component (hall ignitions sensor assembly) failure. *jb
Other BMW BMW Motorcycle years
← 1997 BMW Motorcycle · 1999 BMW Motorcycle →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW Motorcycle | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW Motorcycle | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 BMW Motorcycle | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 BMW Motorcycle | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 BMW Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 BMW Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BMW Motorcycle model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.