Does the 1985 BMW K100 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 BMW K100 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 BMW K100?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 BMW K100 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 BMW K100. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your BMW been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1985 BMW K100 recalls, newest first

June 20, 1986NHTSA 86V0800009,712 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

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 which may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Replace throttle cables, as required, modifying to assure cables cannot bend.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 5, 1985NHTSA 85V0110002,800 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

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. An accident could occur if the motorcycle is operated after observing that more effort is required in the throttle twist grip.
Remedy: Install a ground cable between the throttle twist grip housing and the common ground on the frame to prevent overheating.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1985 BMW K100 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train › Automatic transmission1
Power train › Clutch assembly1

Other BMW K100 years

Other 1985 BMW models

Questions

Does the 1985 BMW K100 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 BMW K100 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 BMW K100?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.