How many recalls does the 1987 BMW K Series have?

The 1987 BMW K Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 BMW K Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 BMW K Series?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1987 BMW K Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 BMW K Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Motorcycle backfires when being turned off, also response to throtte at bottom of power band is unsatisfactory. *skd”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 1995-05-25

Defect investigations

Investigation PE88057 Opened 1988-06-01 · closed 1988-07-22

BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE

SUMMARY: BMW NORTH AMERICA HAS NO REPORTS OF FRONT BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE THE K-MODEL HAS WARNING LIGHT IF EITHER SWITCH FAILS. THE R-MODEL HAS NO WARNING LIGHT. A FEW REAR SWITCH FAILURES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO BMW. UPGRADE THE PE ON THE R-MODEL ONLY.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 BMW K Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.