There have been 2 safety recalls for the BMW R80. 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 R80.
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: 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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 18, 1987 | Suspension:rear | 4,687 |
| Aug. 16, 1984 | Wheel | 24,166 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1987 BMW R80 | 1 |
| 1986 BMW R80 | 1 |
| 1980 BMW R80 | 1 |
| 1979 BMW R80 | 1 |
| 1978 BMW R80 | 1 |