BMW MC R Series Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 9, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 0 safety recalls on file for the BMW MC R Series, across 1 model years (1998–1998). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

BMW MC R Series years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No MC R Series model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1998 MC R Series: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common BMW MC R Series problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure110

All BMW MC R Series model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1998 MC R Series10—Structure

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Frequently asked questions

Which BMW MC R Series years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the BMW MC R Series?

Structure, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the BMW MC R Series have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.