Total Complaints
3 filings
BMW R1100 RT · model year
2001 BMW R1100 RT
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001BMWR1100 RT carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 R1100 RT is visibility:rearview mirrors/devices with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline:delivery (1) and structure:frame and members (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2001 R1100 RT. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20061029STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
RE: BMW R1100R MOTORCYCLE, 2001 MODEL: EXHAUST WELD FAILURE WHERE CANISTER ATTACHES TO FRAME R/R REAR SUBFRAME. 2ND FAILURE OCCURRED AT 35950 MILES. THE SAME WELD FAILURE OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY AND REAR SUBFRAME WAS REPLACED. *NM
Mileage: 3,590
20021101FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
4/4/2002 - A SIMILAR VEHICLE DRIVER WAS KILLED IN A FIRE ON I-880 NORTH BETWEEN MONTEGUE & GREAT MALL. I SUSPECT THIS WAS CAUSE OF DEATH. DT
20010716VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
THE MOTORCYLCE MIRRORS DID NOT HOLD POSITION AFTER LESS THAN TWO MONTHS OF RIDING, ESPECIALLY IN WARMER TEMPERATURES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MIRRORS AT N/C AND INDICATED THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER IN A BUNCH MORE BECAUSE THEY EXPECTED TO SEE MORE OF THE SAME. THE MIRROR BALL-JOINT AND BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING DO NOT HOLD UP TO CONTINUOUS VIBRATION AFTER HEATING UP IN THE SUN. I EXPECT MY REPLACEMENT MIRRORS WILL FAIL WITHIN A MATTER OF WEEKS, DEPENDING ON SUMMER HEAT. I SENT AN EMAIL TO BMW AND GOT A BOILER-PLATE RESPONSE TO GO THROUGH THE DEALER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND DESIGN FLAW. ANY VEHICLE, BUT ESPECIALLY A MOTORCYCLE, WITH MALFUNCTIONING VISUAL SYSTEMS IS A TRAGEDY WAITING TO HAPPEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 BMW R1100 RT have?▼
The 2001 BMW R1100 RT has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW R1100 RT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 BMW R1100 RT is VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY and STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
Is the 2001 BMW R1100 RT safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.