- The problem
- Wheel may develop cracks and fractures from operating on rough roads. (Spokes will primarily be affected).
- The fix
- Upon inspection, a redesigned wheel will be installed along with a new inner tube and the needed balance weights.
Vehicle safety record
1982 BMW R100 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 BMW R100 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1984 for the wheels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical R100 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 BMW R100 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1982 BMW R100 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW R100: every year compared
All R100 years1982 BMW R100 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 BMW R100 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1982 BMW BMW | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1982 BMW 320I | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 BMW R100
Does the 1982 BMW R100 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1982 BMW R100: wheels (August 1984). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1982 BMW R100 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 BMW R100 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW R100 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1982 BMW R100 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data