Does the 1999 BMW R 1100 S have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, steering, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 BMW R 1100 S recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 BMW R 1100 S?

4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 BMW R 1100 S recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 BMW R 1100 S. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1999 BMW R 1100 S recalls, newest first

August 24, 2001NHTSA 01V2720001,090 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The flexible fuel hose leading from the fuel distributor can chafe against the rigid lines of the fuel feed and the return lines. Continued chafing of the flexible fuel hose can lead to fuel leakage.
Consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence on an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right side flexible hose with one with a braided cover to prevent chafing. Owner notification began October 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117, option #5.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 11, 2000NHTSA 00V318000718 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with high-mounted handlebars. The high-mounted handlebars are position on top of the upper fork clamp and are clamped to the top of each upper fork tube. It is possible for a handlebar to rotate forward.
Consequence: If this were to occur while riding, the rider's balance could be upset and a crash and personal injury could result.
Remedy: Dealers will degrease the clamping connection parts, rework the positioning tab (if necessary) to fit properly in the corresponding gap in the upper fork clamp, and reset the torque of the clamping connections.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 18, 2000NHTSA 00V144000474 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Due to use of an incorrect thread-locking material in production, it is possible for the rear brake linkage ball end, which is screwed into the rear brake lever, to loosen and eventually detach from the lever.
Consequence: If this happens, the rear brake could no longer be applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the brake linkage ball end from the brake lever and reinstall it with a different thread-locking compound, to prevent the ball end from loosening.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 10, 1998NHTSA 98V294000700 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. If the engine backfires during the starting process, it is possible for either throttle body to loosen in its mount, or to disconnect from its mount. If this happens, the fuel line could be damaged or the line and injector could separate from each other, causing fuel leakage.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel distribution unit. In addition, the connection between the throttle body and the air inlet tube will be secured with two screws to prevent damage to the hose or injector should a backfire occur.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 BMW R 1100 S with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Wheels › Rim2
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor1
Power train › Manual transmission1
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure › Frame and members1

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Questions

Does the 1999 BMW R 1100 S have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, steering, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 BMW R 1100 S recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 BMW R 1100 S?: 4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.