2000 BMW R1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 2, 2013 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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 2000 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 58,378 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2000 BMW R1100 problems

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

Power Train2 · ~58,378 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train267%58,378——
Structure133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 1200312013: 120131

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 BMW R1100 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW R1100.

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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.

I experienced a similar failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001: bmw motorcycle final drive failure. My 2000 bmw r1100r final drive has failed three times in 150,000 miles. The first failure occurred during my after-market warranty period at…

Power Train · received Mar 2, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10501063

2000 bmw, r1100rl. The motorcycle contained a design flaw in the final drive gear lube seal within the chassis of the motorcycle.*ak *jb

Structure · received Feb 13, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 568238

The transmission input shaft seal or the seal installation procedure is defective. This seal on my transmission has leaked for the past 7000 miles. Bmw attempted to repair this leak by replacing this seal under warranty at 15k miles. The new seal has begun to leak. This seal is a known problem to…

Power Train · received Aug 8, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 765385

Other BMW R1100 years

← 1999 R1100

YearComplaintsRecalls
200030
1999 R110010
1998 R110030
1997 R110001
1996 R110021
1995 R110021

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW R1100?

Owners most often report power train, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW R1100?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.