1971 BMW R605 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 BMW R605 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 182 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 71V184000 1971-10-14 182 affected
Defect

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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 1971 BMW R605 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.