CarRecallWatchThe 1996 BMW R1100 RS has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1996 BMW R1100 RS recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS.
Most common 1996 BMW R1100 RS problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
MY MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. THE REAR WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND WOBBLY. I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM AT AN EARLY STAGE, BEFORE GEAR OIL LEAKED OUT ONTO THE BRAKE COMPONENTS. *KB
THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUALLY DOWNSHIFTED FROM FOURTH GEAR INTO THIRD WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER LEAVING THE FREEWAY AND DOWNSHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR, THE BACK WHEEL LOCKED UP WHICH ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
RECALL ON MOTORCYCLE #97V-173, RISK OF FIRE AT IDLE SPEED. THE REMEDY IS A STICKER PLACED ON MOTORCYCLE AS A REMINDER NOT TO LEAVE AT IDLE SPEED.
1996 BMW R1100 RS questions
Does the 1996 BMW R1100 RS have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW R1100 RS at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW R1100 RS?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 BMW R1100 RS has been fixed?
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