2004 BMW R1100 S Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2004 BMW R1100 S has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2004 BMW R1100 S recalls

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

Most common 2004 BMW R1100 S problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1

What owners report

2014-09-08, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 BACK TO ZERO AND TRIED TO SHIFT INTO OTHER GEARS. EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFTER WAS WORKING, THE BIKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO ANY GEAR AND WAS MOVING ONLY UNDER IT'S OWN MOMENTUM. THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHICH WAS PREVALENT. I COASTED TO A STOP AND TRIED SHIFTING GEARS AGAIN, BUT COULD NOT GET THE BIKE TO ENGAGE. I HEARD LOUD GRINDING NOISES WHEN TRYING TO PUT THE BIKE IN GEAR AND THEN IT WOULD ST

2004 BMW R1100 S questions

Does the 2004 BMW R1100 S have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 BMW R1100 S at this time.

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

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 BMW R1100 S has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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