BMW R1100RSL years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R1100RSL stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R1100RSL years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW R1100RSL complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW R1100RSL problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission8
- Wheels2
- Electrical2
- Brakes1
BMW R1100RSL problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | 7 | Transmission | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 4 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 2 | Transmission | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the BMW R1100RSL
What years of the BMW R1100RSL should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R1100RSL has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R1100RSL?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW R1100RSL?
Transmission, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (2) and electrical (2).
How many recalls does the BMW R1100RSL have?
1 recall between 1994 and 1996. The 1996 model year has the most, with 1.
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