1996 BMW R1100 RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 RS years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 BMW R1100 RS. That is the most of any R1100 RS model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 59,288 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | 59,288 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 BMW R1100 RS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS.
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.
My motorcycle experienced the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. The rear wheel was loose and wobbly. I discovered the problem at an early stage, before gear oil leaked out onto the brake components. *kb
The transmission continually downshifted from fourth gear into third while on the freeway. After leaving the freeway and downshifting into second gear, the back wheel locked up which almost caused me to have an accident.
Recall on motorcycle #97v-173, risk of fire at idle speed. The remedy is a sticker placed on motorcycle as a reminder not to leave at idle speed.
Other BMW R1100 RS years
← 1995 R1100 RS · 1998 R1100 RS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 R1100 RS | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 R1100 RS | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 R1100 RS | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 R1100 RS | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW R1100 RS?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW R1100 RS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.