2004 BMW R1100 S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 8, 2014 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other R1100 S years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW R1100 S. That ranks 2nd out of 5 R1100 S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 33,861 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 BMW R1100 S problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~33,861 mi
Power Train1 · ~33,861 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System1100%33,861——
Power Train1100%33,861——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 BMW R1100 S recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 BMW R1100 S.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I was traveling at 47mph and as i shifted from 4th to 5th gear, the bike suddenly lurched with a bang as it decelerated and i lost the ability to accelerate. The engine revved as if the bike was in neutral with the throttle engaged even though i should have been in 5th gear. I twisted the throttle…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 8, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10631563

Other BMW R1100 S years

← 2003 R1100 S

YearComplaintsRecalls
200410
2003 R1100 S11
2001 R1100 S11
2000 R1100 S01
1999 R1100 S44

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW R1100 S?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW R1100 S?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.