1995 BMW R1100RSL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R1100RSL years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW R1100RSL. That ranks 2nd out of 2 R1100RSL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 102,143 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW R1100RSL 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 | 50% | 102,143 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW R1100RSL recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The owner's manual warns the rider not to leave the engine running unnecessarily when the motorcycle is stationary and to ride off immediately after starting.
Risk: If this warning is ignored and the engine is left running at an increased speed above idle while the motorcycle is at a standstill with the air stream required for cooling missing, the exhaust system temperature will rise considerable increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners will be sent a warning label for their motorcycle and an owner's manual insert.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Failure of the large bearing in the final drive assembly. The seal did not leak prior to failure. *tr
Manual transmission exhibits unsafe shifting characteristics: dificult to shift from 1st to 2nd gear without getting hung-up in neutral, sometimes drops from higher to lower gear unexpectedly. *ak
A NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS BY OTHER BMW RIDERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM OVER THE INTERNET SITE([redacted])HAS PROMPED THIS COMPLAINT.THANK YOU FOR INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
The tires were always inflated at the pressures recommended by the manufacturers. The front wheel would bend because of its three spoke design and the soft allow used. Replacement was originally $600 plus labor and later, the price was dropped to $400 plust labor. The company refused to acknowledge…
Other BMW R1100RSL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 R1100RSL | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW R1100RSL?
Owners most often report power train, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW R1100RSL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 BMW R1100RSL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R1100RSL model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.