1996 BMW R1100 Rs Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 BMW R1100 Rs. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“My motorcycle experienced the same failure as described in odi no. 10439549, and currently being investigated under campaign dp12001. The rear wheel was loose and wobbly. I discovered the problem at an early stage, before gear oil leaked out onto the brake components. *kb”
“The transmission continually downshifted from fourth gear into third while on the freeway. After leaving the freeway and downshifting into second gear, the back wheel locked up which almost caused me to have an accident.”
“Recall on motorcycle #97v-173, risk of fire at idle speed. The remedy is a sticker placed on motorcycle as a reminder not to leave at idle speed.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 BMW R1100 Rs as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.