1999 BMW R1100 R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW R1100 R. That ranks 2nd out of 2 R1100 R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 BMW R1100 R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 BMW R1100 R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The single front spring strut is mounted between the frame and the front suspension arm, aft of the front fork tubes. Due to a welding problem during production of the spring strut, the lower spring seat on the strut could break. Since the seat is the lower support for the spring, the spring in this case would then extend to its full length. This would cause the front of the motorcycle's frame to drop by approximately 2.5 inches, without warning.
Risk: This could affect the stability of the motorcycle and the operator's balance could be upset, if this were to occur while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front spring strut for production date, and replace the spring if it is found to be an affected part. Owner notification began february 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
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.
I noticed oil seeping from the rear wheel seal on my motorcycle. It turned out that the final drive bearing had failed and needed replacement. The final drive bearing was replaced at a bmw motorcycle dealership at a cost of $341.61. I disposed of the old bearing. *jb
Other BMW R1100 R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 R1100 R | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW R1100 R?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW R1100 R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 BMW R1100 R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1100 R model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.