1988 BMW K100 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 BMW K100
The 1988 BMW K100 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 BMW K100
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 BMW K100. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1988 BMW K100
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 BMW K100. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL PUMP SEIZED AND FUEL TANK CORRODED INTO HOLES DUE TO AN INCOMPATIBILITY WITH ETHANOL FUELS. INFORMATION ON BLOGS AND OTHER PERSONAL CONVERSATIONS HAS SHOWN THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. OWNERS FORCED TO UTILIZE EXPENSIVE FUEL SUPPLIMENTS IN ORDER TO STAVE OFF DAMAGE. NEED MORE PERMANENT SOLUTION AS AMERICAN VEHICLES DO NOT SUFFER THESE ISSUES AS DESIGNED FOR ALCOHOL CONTAINING FUELS. STATIONARY - SUDDENLY WOULD NOT START ONE DAY WITH FUEL PUMP SEIZED. REPLACED $400 PUMP, THEN PINS IN CONNECTION FOR SENDING UNIT/PUMP CRACKED, NOW TANK BEGAN LEAKING FUEL ONTO ENGINE WITH POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. (DATE IS WHEN TANK BEGAN LEAKING FUEL PUMP FAILED ABOUT 1 YR PRIOR).
SPEEDOMETER FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. TT
Safety Rating for the 1988 BMW K100
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 BMW K100 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 BMW K100
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 BMW K100
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K100
- 1985 BMW K100 — 2 complaints
- 1986 BMW K100 — 0 complaints
- 1987 BMW K100 — 0 complaints
- 1988 BMW K100 (current)
- 1990 BMW K100 — 1 complaint
- 1991 BMW K100 — 1 complaint
- 1992 BMW K100 — 0 complaints