1999 BMW R1100 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 RT years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW R1100 RT. That is the most of any R1100 RT model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 54,750 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 BMW R1100 RT 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 | 4 | 67% | 54,750 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW R1100 RT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW R1100 RT.
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.
The purpose of this correspondence is to report to the nhtsa my experience with a defective final drive on my bmw motorcycle. Investigation dp12001 was opened on 01/20/12, and i realize that for now, its scope is being confined to 1999-2005 k1200lt models of the bmw motorcycle line. However my…
I own a 1999 bmw r1100rt motorcycle. I was riding home and notice that my rear brake did not work, as i turned onto my home street. When i parked the vehicle, i notice a puddle of oil quickly forming under the shaft drive and onto the rear wheel. This leak started on the highway, and could have…
The rear drive bearing failed on my motorcycle. If this had happened on the highway, who knows how serious it might have been. *nm
1)events leading up to the failure: none i'm aware of. Vehicle had 85,000 miles. 2)failure and its consequences: the 1999 bmw r1100rt motorcycle has a cantilevered rear swingarm, which is to say that the rear wheel is supported only from one side. The wheel bearing is integral to the drivetrain…
Engine surge (cycling from high to low rpm's without throttle input) jeopardizes control, especially in cornering situations. I have not had an accident and was able to have this situation corrected by my dealer mechanic, along with the use of aftermarket spark plugs. Bmw's official position is…
Other BMW R1100 RT years
← 1997 R1100 RT · 2000 R1100 RT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 R1100 RT | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 R1100 RT | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 R1100 RT | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 R1100 RT | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW R1100 RT?
Owners most often report power train, steering, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW R1100 RT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 BMW R1100 RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1100 RT model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.