2000 BMW R1100 RT Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 38,770miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 BMW R1100 RT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW R1100 RT. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 38,770 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I had started up motorcycle to take out for a ride, it was cold, I had walked to my office and picked up helmut, leathers and came back the motorcyle caught fire. The manufacurer states do not run motorcycle idling, with the side stand there is an engine cut off, with the center stand it will run. I do not see any difference in idling/ motorcycle standing still and idling inching forward in heavy traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #741264, filed 2001-02Brakes: “I purchased a used 2000 Bmw r 1100 rt motorcycle which is equipped with ABS-2 brakes and soon thereafter recognized there was a fault with the ABS braking system. I followed the reset procedure and the fault kept coming back. To my amazement I soon found out through talking to other Bmw riders and internet clubs and groups that ABS failures on Bmw bikes was common place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130449, filed 2005-07, 20,120 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2000 Bmw R1100 RT motorcycle. The contact was driving 40 MPH when a grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact discovered oil was leaking from the final drive in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the final drive bearing failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 57,420 and the current mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10449589, filed 2012-02, 57,420 milesVehicle speed control: “The engine surges between about 2,500 and 4,000 RPM. It feel like the kill switch is pulsing on and off rapidly. This condition makes the vehicle unstable and difficult to drive when cornering. The dealer says it will get better with more mileage. I don't believe this.”
NHTSA complaint #740398, filed 2001-02Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,120 and 57,420 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 BMW R1100 RT in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Fuel system, Other or unknown. Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol…
Other model years of the BMW R1100 RT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 38,770 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 54,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 BMW R1100 RT have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW R1100 RT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 BMW R1100 RT is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2000 BMW R1100 RT been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 BMW R1100 RT reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 38,770 miles and the middle half falls between 20,120 and 57,420 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.