BMW K100 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
4 recalls found for the BMW K100 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 5 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 BMW K100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 BMW K100 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 BMW K100 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 BMW K100 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 BMW K100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 BMW K100 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 BMW K100 | 2 | 1 |
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Newest BMW K100 recalls
- Jun 5, 199292V081000Service brakes, hydraulic2,486 vehiclesBMW K1, K100 and 2 more models
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.
- Dec 18, 198787V193000Suspension4,687 vehiclesBMW K100, K75 and 1 more model
Lower part of spring/damper unit eyelet, which attaches to the rear drive unit, could crack.
- Jun 20, 198686V080000Vehicle speed control9,712 vehiclesBMW K100 and K75
Throttle cable may have been damaged during installation resulting in a bend or a kink or chafing and fraying of the braided wire cable.
- Feb 5, 198585V011000Exterior lighting2,800 vehicles1985 BMW K100
A ground fault may occur in the stoplight switch which is located on the right handlebar in the throttle twist grip housing.