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2001 BMW K SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 BMW K Series, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 BMW K Series has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 BMW K Series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 04V-028 · Jan 15, 2004 · 39,000 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other K Series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K Series median. How we score

'87'94'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 BMW K Series, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LINE LEAKAGEPE03054 · closed Jan 23, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-028
In owners' words

What K Series owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS A GASOLINE SMELL WAS NOTICED. UPON THE ARRIVAL TO THE CONTACT HOME, GAS WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING OUT OF THE HOSE FROM THE GAS TANK. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED RECALL # 04V028000 WAS IDENTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS…
Complaint 10165558 · Aug 15, 2006 · 6,820 miles

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