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BMW R100 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints across 11 model years of the BMW R100 (1977–1994). The most-complained-about year is 1990.

3
safety recalls, all years
6
owner complaints, all years
1977
year with most recalls
1990
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW R100 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1994 BMW R10001
1993 BMW R10001
1992 BMW R10010
1991 BMW R10001
1990 BMW R10002
1982 BMW R10010
1981 BMW R10010
1980 BMW R10010
1979 BMW R10011
1978 BMW R10010
1977 BMW R10020

What BMW R100 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.

All BMW R100 recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW R100, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Pads (service brakes)

    NHTSA 92V081000 Reported 2,486 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    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.

    Remedy: Replace the front brake pads with new pads utilizing a different bonding method which ensures a non-porous joint layer to prevent water and salt penetration of the backing plate.

    Model years: 1992

  2. Wheels

    NHTSA 84V092000 Reported 24,166 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    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.

    Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

  3. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 77V094000 Reported 1,835 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    The filler caps which have relief pressure valves incorporated may allow pressure build-up in the gas tank. This pressure may be greater than the closing pressure of the float valve in the carburetor, which could cause overflooding.

    Remedy: Dealer will modify the gas cap to prevent pressure build-up, at no cost to the owner.

    Model years: 1977

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.