1999 BMW R1100 RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 22, 2000 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other R1100 RS years
Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW R1100 RS. That ranks 4th out of 5 R1100 RS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 BMW R1100 RS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1999 BMW R1100 RS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW R1100 RS.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The speedometer and the tachometer on this vehicle is registering 10% less than indicated. Calibration was done by accurate gps, measured distance and the addition of a precisely calibrated instrument. On 7/21/2000 i brought the motorcycle in to the bmw dealer who sold it to me and the service…

Power Train · received Jul 26, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 726068

Other BMW R1100 RS years

← 1998 R1100 RS · 2000 R1100 RS →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2000 R1100 RS10
199910
1998 R1100 RS20
1996 R1100 RS30
1995 R1100 RS22

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW R1100 RS?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW R1100 RS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.