1977-1978 · 2 model years
BMW R100RS Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the BMW R100RS across 2 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1978 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
R100RS complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common R100RS problems
BMW R100RS recalls 1
Latest R100RS complaints
I don't know where else to request help on this problem. I have a 1978 r100rs bmw motorcycle (not listed in your data base, so I chose the r100 9999 entry from the drop down menu.) Vin [[redacted]] I'm very familiar with these motorcycles, having owned 5 bmws. This bike was known to have a recalled front wheel (mag wheel could fracture). When I bought this bike, I assumed it had been replaced. It had not. When I contacted bmw corporate in new jersey they told me they were no longer required to replace the wheel,...
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as had been the case during the recall. Is it true that they were released from the recall? A large percentage of these old bmws are still on the road. They are of increasing value and will continue to be ridden. I can't believe bmw would be released from its requirement to make good on a defective part which could cause serious, even fatal, accidents. Is this true? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Questions about the BMW R100RS
Which BMW R100RS years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1978 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1978 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common BMW R100RS problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW R100RS have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all BMW R100RS model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data