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1995 BMW R1100 Rs
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all R1100 Rs years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seats. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Seats complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
294V233001 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Nov 22, 1994
THE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CRACKED HANDLEBARS CAN EVENTUALLY BREAK AFFECTING CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDLEBARS AND RELATED ATTACHMENT PARTS.
94V233002 · Suspension:front
Nov 22, 1994
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BALL JOINT NUT LOOSENS, STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IMPAIRED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINT NUT AND SECURE IT WITH LOCTITE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.