1998 BMW R1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100 years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW R1100. That is the most of any R1100 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 67,801 miles. 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 1998 BMW R1100 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 | 2 | 67% | 67,801 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW R1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW R1100.
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
- Incorrect fuel hose connection (SQ98021) — opened Oct 23, 1998, closed Nov 16, 1998, led to recall 98V294000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Final drive failure, common to the single sided swing arm. Replaced crown bearing and seal. $610.78. *kb
Clutch fails which causes motorcycle to remain disengaged while changing gears. Also, gear comes out of second and into third gear, but can not go forward. Contacted dealer and they will not fix.*ak *yh
When traveling at certain speed the motorcycle will accelerate and decelerate without prior warning. Consumer has contacted the dealer who in turn said that this condition is normal. *ak *tt
Other BMW R1100 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 R1100 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 R1100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 R1100 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 R1100 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 R1100 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW R1100?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW R1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW R1100 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1100 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.