How many recalls does the 1978 BMW R100rs have?

The 1978 BMW R100rs has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1978 BMW R100rs 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 1978 BMW R100rs?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is wheels.

1978 BMW R100rs Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1978 BMW R100rs. 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 wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

WHEELS

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“I don't know where else to request help on this problem. I have a 1978 r100rs bmw motorcycle (not listed in your data base, so I chose the r100 9999 entry from the drop down menu.) vin [xxx] I'm very familiar with these motorcycles, having owned 5 bmws. This bike was known to have a recalled front…”

WHEELS · reported 2014-12-04

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 1978 BMW R100rs as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.