2000 BMW R1100 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 RT years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW R1100 RT. That ranks 2nd out of 5 R1100 RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 57,420 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 20,120 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW R1100 RT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel line leakage (PE03054) — opened Dec 1, 2003, closed Jan 23, 2004, led to recall 04V028000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw r1100 rt motorcycle. The contact was driving 40 mph when a grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact discovered oil was leaking from the final drive in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the final…
I purchased a used 2000 bmw r 1100 rt motorcycle which is equipped with abs-2 brakes and soon thereafter recognized there was a fault with the abs braking system. I followed the reset procedure and the fault kept coming back. To my amazement i soon found out through talking to other bmw riders and…
There is problem with electronic control unit (ecu) which controls the fuel, air, ignition mixture and timing on the bmw r1100rt motorcycle. This issue causesthe engine to surge in 2nd and 3rd gear when the engine is reving between 2500 and 4000 rpm's. The ecu also causes intermittent engine…
I had started up motorcycle to take out for a ride, it was cold, i had walked to my office and picked up helmut, leathers and came back the motorcyle caught fire. The manufacurer states do not run motorcycle idling, with the side stand there is an engine cut off, with the center stand it will run…
The engine surges between about 2,500 and 4,000 rpm. It feel like the kill switch is pulsing on and off rapidly. This condition makes the vehicle unstable and difficult to drive when cornering. The dealer says it will get better with more mileage. I don't believe this.
Other BMW R1100 RT years
← 1999 R1100 RT · 2001 R1100 RT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 R1100 RT | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 R1100 RT | 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 2000 BMW R1100 RT?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW R1100 RT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.