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BMW K Series Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 17 owner complaints across 6 model years of the BMW K Series (1987–2004). The most-complained-about year is 2003.

1
safety recalls, all years
17
owner complaints, all years
2001
year with most recalls
2003
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW K Series model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 BMW K Series15
2003 BMW K Series16
2002 BMW K Series12
2001 BMW K Series11
1994 BMW K Series02
1987 BMW K Series01

What BMW K Series owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The 2003 model year has the most, with 6.

All BMW K Series recalls (1)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW K Series, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 04V028000 Reported 39,000 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, adjust all crimp-type hose clamps. Also, all fuel line quick-disconnect couplings will be inspected. If a leak is detected, the quick-disconnect o-ring will be replaced. If…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.