How many recalls does the 1990 BMW R100 have?

The 1990 BMW R100 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1990 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 1990 BMW R100?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1990 BMW R100 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1990 BMW R100. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 1990 bmw r100gs motorcycle. The contact stated that the transmission started to rattle. The gears locked and released temporarily, but the motorcycle had to be downshifted and shut off before the gears would fully release. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 1994-02-16

“Tl* the contact owns a 1990 bmw r100gs. The contact stated the transmission violently rattled after the vehicle stopped moving. The failure also occurred while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on various occasions and the transmission was rebuilt three…”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 1992-01-01

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 1990 BMW R100 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.