CarRecallWatchThe 1998 BMW R1100 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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1998 BMW R1100 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW R1100.
Most common 1998 BMW R1100 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
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
1998 BMW R1100 questions
Does the 1998 BMW R1100 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW R1100 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW R1100?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 BMW R1100 has been fixed?
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