1996 BMW K1100 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 BMW K1100
The 1996 BMW K1100 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 BMW K1100
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW K1100. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 BMW K1100
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW K1100. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 REQUIRED BY THE FACTORY MAINTENANCE MANUAL, AND PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT WAS AT THE CORRECT LEVEL. HAD I RIDDEN THE MOTORCYCLE I WOULD HAVE LOST REAR BRAKING POWER FROM GEAR OIL ON THE ROTOR, THE REAR TIRE WOULD HAVE BEEN COATED IN OIL AND EMERGENCY HANDLING WOULD BE COMPROMISED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THE REAR WHEEL. *TR
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
CONSUMER CLAIMS GAS/FLUID/COOLANT OVER FLOWS,LEAKS FROM BODY,. EALER CANNOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 BMW K1100
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 BMW K1100 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 BMW K1100
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 BMW K1100
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW K1100
- 1995 BMW K1100 — 3 complaints
- 1996 BMW K1100 (current)
- 1998 BMW K1100 — 1 complaint
- 1999 BMW K1100 — 1 complaint