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2003 BMW R 1100 S Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 BMW R 1100 S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 BMW R 1100 S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 BMW R 1100 S owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW R 1100 S.

Most-cited components

  • Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10025209 · Filed

    BOTH FRONT TURN SIGNAL LENSES CAME OFF. MY MOTORCYCLE IS A 2003 BMW R1200C PHOENIX.*AK

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2003 BMW R 1100 S in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

BMW MOTORCYCLE/TRANSMISSION GEARBOX

NHTSA #02V319000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported November 27, 2002 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Potentially affected: 515 vehicles

Owners notified December 5, 2002 · Vehicles built September 1, 2002 – October 31, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE 3RD AND 4TH TRANSMISSION GEAR (SHIFT) WHEELS MAY NOT BE SECURELY SEATED ON THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM 5TH TO 6TH GEAR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TWO GEARS MAY OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY.

Safety consequence

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE GEAR WHEELS COULD CRACK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TRANSMISSION CAPABILITY, OR, A LOCK OF TRANSMISSION COULD OCCUR. THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK WHICH, DEPENDING UPON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AND THE RIDER'S REACTION, COULD AFFECT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #4.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other BMW R 1100 S model years

Check your 2003 BMW R 1100 S VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW R 1100 S at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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