How many recalls does the 1979 BMW R100 have?

The 1979 BMW R100 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1979 BMW R100 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 1979 BMW R100?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1979 BMW R100 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1979 BMW R100 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 24,166 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 84V092000 1984-08-16 24,166 affected

Defect

WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND FRACTURES FROM OPERATING ON ROUGH ROADS. (SPOKES WILL PRIMARILY BE AFFECTED).

Remedy

UPON INSPECTION, A REDESIGNED WHEEL WILL BE INSTALLED ALONG WITH A NEW INNER TUBE AND THE NEEDED BALANCE WEIGHTS.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 1979 bmw r100rt motorcycle. While the contact was driving various speeds the rear brakes were engaged, followed by an extremely slow response. The vehicle failed to stop properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated the rear brake system was…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2008-09-20

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 1979 BMW R100 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.