1995 BMW R1100 RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 RS years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW R1100 RS. That ranks 2nd out of 5 R1100 RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW R1100 RS 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 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW R1100 RS recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: The adjustable handlebars can crack.
Risk: Cracked handlebars can eventually break affecting control of the motorcycle. This condition can result in loss of control and an accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right handlebars and related attachment parts.
Suspension:front
Problem: The nut that secures the front fork lower bridge ball joint to the telelever suspension arm can loosen.
Risk: If the ball joint nut loosens, stability of the motorcycle can be impaired. This condition can result in loss of controland an accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ball joint nut and secure it with loctite.
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.
While driving, case that holds oil in vehicle busted and oil started to spill all over the place. Contacted dealer and the dealer was taking a look at it.*ak *yh
Motorcycle seat is loose, when braking or making quick stop the driver seat moves. *ak
Other BMW R1100 RS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 R1100 RS | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 R1100 RS | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 R1100 RS | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 R1100 RS | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW R1100 RS?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seats problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW R1100 RS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 BMW R1100 RS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1100 RS model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.