There have been 4 safety recalls for the BMW K100. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW K100.
The front brake pads can separate partially or completelyfrom the corroded backing plate, resulting in decreased stopping ability and apossible vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 BMW K1, 1991 BMW K1, 1992 BMW K1, 1990 BMW K100, 1991 BMW K100, 1992 BMW K100, 1992 BMW K1199, 1992 BMW R100 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
| Recall Summary: The bonding technique used between the pad and the backing plate can result in a porous joint layer which water and salt can penetrate, resulting in corrosion of the backing plate. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In extreme cases, spring damper could detach from reardrive allowing rear of motorcycle to drop onto rear tire, causing drag on tireand unstable handling.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 BMW K100, 1987 BMW K100, 1986 BMW K75, 1987 BMW K75, 1986 BMW R80, 1987 BMW R80 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Lower part of spring/damper unit eyelet, which attaches to the rear drive unit, could crack. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 BMW K100, 1986 BMW K100, 1986 BMW K75 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Throttle cable may have been damaged during installation resulting in a bend or a kink or chafing and fraying of the braided wire cable. Consequence of defect: throttle operation could be impaired requiring increased effort to open and close the throttle, resulting in loss of throttle control ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 BMW K100 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing. Consequences of defect: the cable's inner plastic tube would overheat and soften or melt, impairing throttle operation.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 5, 1992 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads | 2,486 |
| Dec. 18, 1987 | Suspension:rear | 4,687 |
| Jun. 20, 1986 | Vehicle Speed Control | 9,712 |
| Feb. 5, 1985 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 2,800 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1992 BMW K100 | 1 |
| 1991 BMW K100 | 1 |
| 1990 BMW K100 | 1 |
| 1987 BMW K100 | 1 |
| 1986 BMW K100 | 2 |
| 1985 BMW K100 | 2 |