BMW R1100 S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the BMW R1100 S, across 5 model years (1999–2004). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
BMW R1100 S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No R1100 S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 R1100 S: 4 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2004 R1100 S: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 R1100 S: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW R1100 S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW R1100 S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 R1100 S | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2003 R1100 S | 1 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2001 R1100 S | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2000 R1100 S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 R1100 S | 4 | 4 | — | Wheels |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW R1100 S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (4), 2004 (1), 2003 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW R1100 S?
Power Train, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW R1100 S have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.