How many recalls does the 1996 BMW R100rt have?

The 1996 BMW R100rt has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1996 BMW R100rt has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 BMW R100rt?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is vehicle speed control.

1996 BMW R100rt Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 BMW R100rt. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“This defect exists in model year 1996 bmw r100rt motorcycles. Specifically, the throttle cable is known to fray and hang open, causing the rider to be unable to close the throttle and stop the motorcycle from accelerating. I recently was traveling on an interstate highway when the throttle hung in…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2002-06-15

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 BMW R100rt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.