NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 BMW R1100 RS Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 BMW R1100 RS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 BMW R1100 RS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1995 BMW R1100 RS owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW R1100 RS, describing incidents dated November 1, 1995 to April 9, 2002.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #8007248 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING, CASE THAT HOLDS OIL IN VEHICLE BUSTED AND OIL STARTED TO SPILL ALL OVER THE PLACE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER WAS TAKING A LOOK AT IT.*AK *YH
ODI #800874 · Filed
MOTORCYCLE SEAT IS LOOSE, WHEN BRAKING OR MAKING QUICK STOP THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES. *AK
Suspension — Front
Reported November 22, 1994 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Potentially affected: 2,000 vehicles
Owners notified February 13, 1995 · Vehicles built February 1, 1993 – November 1, 1993 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN.
Safety consequence
IF THE BALL JOINT NUT LOOSENS, STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IMPAIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT NUT AND SECURE IT WITH LOCTITE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION: MOTORCYCLE FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported November 22, 1994 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Potentially affected: 2,000 vehicles
Owners notified February 13, 1995 · Vehicles built February 1, 1993 – November 1, 1994 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK.
Safety consequence
CRACKED HANDLEBARS CAN EVENTUALLY BREAK AFFECTING CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBARS AND RELATED ATTACHMENT PARTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING: YOKE (MOTORCYCLE).VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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