There have been 2 safety recalls for the BMW R Series. 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 R Series.
Brake light would not function; thus, a crash involvinganother vehicle could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 BMW R Series, 1986 BMW R Series, 1987 BMW R Series, 1988 BMW R Series, 1989 BMW R Series |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Plastic pin and/or adjustable stop bolt which activate front/rear brake light switches could cause switch failure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 BMW K Series, 2002 BMW K Series, 2003 BMW K Series, 2004 BMW K Series, 2000 BMW R Series, 2001 BMW R Series, 2002 BMW R Series, 2004 BMW R Series |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: On certain motorcycles, the o-ring in fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged and lead to a fuel leak. There is also a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which can result in a fuel leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 15, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 39,000 |
| Dec. 13, 1988 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 6,212 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 BMW R Series | 1 |
| 2002 BMW R Series | 1 |
| 2001 BMW R Series | 1 |
| 2000 BMW R Series | 1 |
| 1989 BMW R Series | 1 |
| 1988 BMW R Series | 1 |
| 1987 BMW R Series | 1 |
| 1986 BMW R Series | 1 |
| 1985 BMW R Series | 1 |