1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 4 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit.
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Three hundred miles from home a grinding sound started being audible from the rear of the bike. I stopped after it continued and failed to see anything wrong. The wheel and tire were dry and no apparent leaks anywhere.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-06
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Suspension
1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.
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Struck a large pot hole on a city street. As expected the front suspension compressed but the front fender (Trailing section) caught in the engine cowling as the suspension decompressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-07
Also filed under Steering
Steering
1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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Electrical component (Hall ignitions sensor assembly) failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-16
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 BMW BMW Motorcycle have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.