1998 BMW R1100 RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 RS years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW R1100 RS. That ranks 2nd out of 5 R1100 RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW R1100 RS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Bmw motorcycle - failure of the 'big' bearing in the rear drive. Noise from the rear drive - followed by the wheel cocking - and the bike became seriously unstable. Was riding slowly - on my way to a dealership - so no fall down. Had the bike carried the rest of the way and had the rear drive…
Transmission sometimes wont allow shifting into 3rd gear, very unsafe when passing on two lane road. Transmission sometimes falls out of 3rd gear, very unsafe when passing on two lane road.
Other BMW R1100 RS years
← 1996 R1100 RS · 1999 R1100 RS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 R1100 RS | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 R1100 RS | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 R1100 RS | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 R1100 RS | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW R1100 RS?
Owners most often report power train, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW R1100 RS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.