- 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
1978 BMW R80 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 BMW R80 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 R80 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 BMW R80 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 1978 BMW R80 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 R80: every year compared
All R80 years1978 BMW R80 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 BMW R80 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1978 BMW 320I | 2 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1978 BMW 320 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1978 BMW R100RS | 1 | 0 | - | 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 1978 BMW R80
Does the 1978 BMW R80 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 BMW R80: 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 1978 BMW R80 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 BMW R80 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW R80 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 1978 BMW R80 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