1994 Bmw R1100 RS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
69,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 100.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
2012: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10490267 · 2012-12-27 (December 27, 2012)
THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS GASOLINE FROM UNDER THE FUEL TANK, WHERE THE METAL IN-TANK FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY ACCESS PLATE BOLTS INTO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. *TR WHILE THE MACHINE'S ENGINE IS RUNNING, THIS LEAKS ALARMING AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE ONTO THE ENGINE'S RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD AND ONTO THE RIDER'S RIGHT FOOT, FORMING A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED. IF AN ATTEMPT TO RIDE IS MADE, DRIPPING GASOLINE ON THE HOT CYLINDER HEAD AND HOT EXHAUST PIPE BELOW IT CONTINUES. THE YEAR 1994 WAS THE FIRST …
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10490267 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
94V233001 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1994-11-22 (November 22, 1994)
THE ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗94V233002 · Suspension:Front
Reported: 1994-11-22 (November 22, 1994)
THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT FORK LOWER BRIDGE BALL JOINT TO THE TELELEVER SUSPENSION ARM CAN LOOSEN.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗