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BMW K1 recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW K1, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 3
Total Complaints 1
Years Covered 1990–1992

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the BMW K1, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 1990–1992

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW K1 in NHTSA complaint data are Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
1992 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1991 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1990 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Service brakes

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1992

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Pads: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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.

1991

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Pads: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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.

1990

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Pads: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (92V081000) →
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    Summary: 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.

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