Wheels are too soft, they get bent just by driving over uneven pavement at low speed. At high speed, wheels could have bent enough to cause catastrophic loss of pressure.
The worst 1996 BMW R Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Wheels1
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- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW R Series 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 BMW R Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 1996 BMW R Series
Is the 1996 BMW R Series reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 BMW R Series, fewer than a typical R Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW R Series?
Wheels, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 BMW R Series have?
No recalls on record.
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