There have been 3 safety recalls for the BMW R100. 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 R100.
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 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 BMW R100, 1978 BMW R100, 1979 BMW R100, 1980 BMW R100, 1981 BMW R100, 1982 BMW R100, 1977 BMW R60, 1977 BMW R75, 1978 BMW R80, 1979 BMW R80, 1980 BMW R80 |
| Component: WHEELS |
| Recall Summary: Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (spokes will primarily be affected). ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 BMW R100, 1977 BMW R1005, 1977 BMW R1007, 1977 BMW R100R5, 1977 BMW R607, 1977 BMW R757 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Summary: The filler caps which have relief pressure valves incorporated may allow pressure build-up in the gas tank. This pressure may be greater than the closing pressure of the float valve in the carburetor, which could cause overflooding. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 5, 1992 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads | 2,486 |
| Aug. 16, 1984 | Wheel | 24,166 |
| Jun. 17, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 1,835 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1992 BMW R100 | 1 |
| 1982 BMW R100 | 1 |
| 1981 BMW R100 | 1 |
| 1980 BMW R100 | 1 |
| 1979 BMW R100 | 1 |
| 1978 BMW R100 | 1 |
| 1977 BMW R100 | 2 |