2001 BMW R1100 RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 RT years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW R1100 RT. That ranks 3rd out of 5 R1100 RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 3,590 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW R1100 RT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
Re: bmw r1100r motorcycle, 2001 model: exhaust weld failure where canister attaches to frame r/r rear subframe. 2nd failure occurred at 35950 miles. The same weld failure occurred previously and rear subframe was replaced. *nm
4/4/2002 - a similar vehicle driver was killed in a fire on i-880 north between montegue & great mall. I suspect this was cause of death. Dt
The motorcylce mirrors did not hold position after less than two months of riding, especially in warmer temperatures. The dealer replaced the mirrors at n/c and indicated they would have to order in a bunch more because they expected to see more of the same. The mirror ball-joint and black plastic…
Other BMW R1100 RT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 R1100 RT | 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 2001 BMW R1100 RT?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, structure, visibility problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW R1100 RT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.