VehicleVerdict

BMW R 1100 S years to avoid

Across 1999–2004, no single R 1100 S year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1999 drew the most complaints; 2000 the fewest.

11

Total complaints

5

Recall campaigns

1999–2004

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

BMW R 1100 S NHTSA complaints by model year7 complaints1999: 7 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 1 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 2 complaints
BMW R 1100 S NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every R 1100 S year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200420
200311
200111
200001
199974

Common questions

What is the best year for the BMW R 1100 S?

By complaint volume, 2000 has the cleanest NHTSA record among R 1100 S years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the BMW R 1100 S have?

Across all model years, the R 1100 S has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.