Wheels
- Summary
- Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (spokes will primarily be affected).
- Remedy
- Upon inspection, a redesigned wheel will be installed along with a new inner tube and the needed balance weights.
1978 BMW R 80 recalls
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026
For the 1978 BMW R 80. 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.
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.
1978 BMW R 80 recalls, newest first
Owner complaints
No owner complaints about the 1978 BMW R 80 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.
Other BMW R 80 years
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Questions
- Does the 1978 BMW R 80 have any recalls?
- 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels. 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 1978 BMW R 80 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 1978 BMW R 80?
- 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.