1996 BMW K1100 recalls & complaints

3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the BMW K1100 under individual trim or body names rather than "K1100", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

3complaints

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0fires

0injuries

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Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1), Engine (1), Fuel system (1), Other (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (3)

02/13/2012 · Transmission / drivetrain
CROWN GEAR BEARINGS FAILED DAMAGING SEAL RESULTING IN GEAR OIL LEAKING ONTO THE REAR WHEEL. I DISCOVERED THE LEAK ON PRE-RIDE INSPECTION, IT WAS LUCKY FOR ME THAT I DIDN'T HAVE THE FAILURE WHILE RIDING. WHEN THE REPAIR WAS MADE THE DEALER SHOWED ME WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE BEARINGS, NOT MUCH. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED, REAR DRIVE OIL CHANGED AS…

11/03/1998 · Engine
WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE WOULD LEAK OIL. WOULD COVER REAR TIRE. SIDE WINDOW GLASS POPPED OUT. OIL LEAKED OUT OF ENGINE. DEALER PICKED UP MOTORCYCLE TO CHECK IT. SIDE WINDOW LEAKED 4-5 TIMES & REPLACED EACH TIME. *AK

06/20/1997 · Fuel system
CONSUMER CLAIMS GAS/FLUID/COOLANT OVER FLOWS,LEAKS FROM BODY,. EALER CANNOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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