Model year record
1998 BMW R1100 recalls & problems
The 1998 BMW R1100 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 BMW R1100.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainClutch assembly | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlCables | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Power train
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE, COMMON TO THE SINGLE SIDED SWING ARM. REPLACED CROWN BEARING AND SEAL. $610.78. *KB
- Power train › Clutch assembly
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
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
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
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- INCORRECT FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONClosedLed to recall 98V294000
BMW ISSUED A TSB INSTRUCTING DEALER TO PUT A TECHNICAL HOLD ON CERTAIN BMW MOTORCYCLES