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1995 Bmw R1100 RS: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

2 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior150.0%

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
Seats:Motorcycle
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine1
Seats:Motorcycle1

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Seats:Motorcycle: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

No usable failure mileage is recorded. 2 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.

1996
1
2002
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19961
20021

1996: 1; 2002: 1

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior 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 8007248 · 2002-04-10 (April 10, 2002)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8007248 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 800874 · 1996-08-14 (August 14, 1996)

MOTORCYCLE SEAT IS LOOSE, WHEN BRAKING OR MAKING QUICK STOP THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800874 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 ↗