2001 BMW R1100 S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW R1100 S. That ranks 2nd out of 5 R1100 S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 BMW R1100 S 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 | 1 | 100% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 BMW R1100 S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with high-mounted handlebars. The high-mounted handlebars are position on top of the upper fork clamp and are clamped to the top of each upper fork tube. It is possible for a handlebar to rotate forward.
Risk: If this were to occur while riding, the rider's balance could be upset and a crash and personal injury could result.
Fix: Dealers will degrease the clamping connection parts, rework the positioning tab (if necessary) to fit properly in the corresponding gap in the upper fork clamp, and reset the torque of the clamping connections.
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.
The same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. I bought this vehicle used and the same failure occurred at an earlier date at about 30k. *kb
Other BMW R1100 S years
← 2000 R1100 S · 2003 R1100 S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 R1100 S | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 R1100 S | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 R1100 S | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 R1100 S | 4 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW R1100 S?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW R1100 S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 BMW R1100 S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1100 S model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.