Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (Spokes will primarily be affected).
1977-1982 · 6 model years
BMW R100 Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the BMW R100 across 6 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1979 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
R100 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common R100 problems
BMW R100 recalls 2
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.
Latest R100 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1979 bmw r100rt motorcycle. While the contact was driving various speeds the rear brakes were engaged, followed by an extremely slow response. The vehicle failed to stop properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated the rear brake system was faulty. The rear brake, master cylinder and brake lines were previously replaced. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was 92,000. The vin was unavailable.
Questions about the BMW R100
Which BMW R100 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1979 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1979 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common BMW R100 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW R100 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all BMW R100 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data