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BMW R 100 recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW R 100, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 8
Total Complaints 6
Years Covered 1977–1994

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 R 100, 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: 1992

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

Official notices (evidence):

Fuel and emissions

1 campaign · Years: 1977

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 77V094000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap

Other

1 campaign · Years: 1977–1982

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW R 100 in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic, Power train, Power train:manual transmission.

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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
1994 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Wheels:rim.
1993 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
1992 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1991 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting:tail lights.
1990 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Power train:manual transmission.
1982 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1981 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1980 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1979 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic.
1978 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1977 2 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.

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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: Wheels , Service brakes and Fuel system

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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.
    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.

1982

  • Wheels: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (Spokes will primarily be affected).

1981

  • Wheels: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (Spokes will primarily be affected).

1980

  • Wheels: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (Spokes will primarily be affected).

1979

  • Wheels: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (84V092000) →
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    Summary: Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (Spokes will primarily be affected).

1978

  • Wheels: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (84V092000) →
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    Summary: Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (Spokes will primarily be affected).

1977

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (77V094000) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Wheels: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (84V092000) →
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    Summary: Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (Spokes will primarily be affected).

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