1988 BMW K100Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1988 BMW K100, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 26, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 BMW K100 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 BMW K100 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 vs. every other K100 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 K100 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What K100 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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