1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle.

Most common 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2

What owners report

2005-10-28, Power Train
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT WHICH DUPLICATES VOQ #101404137 MY 1997 BMW F650 MORTORCYCLE SLIPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR. IT DID THIS WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. I BOUGHT IT USED FROM A PRIVATE CITIZEN AND TOOK IT TO FRANK'S BMW MOTORCYCLES IN ESSEX JCT VT FOR SERVICE. LESTER PELKEY (OWNER) SAID IT WAS OPERATOR ERROR WHEN IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HE SAID IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR HIM. I CAN DOWN SHIFT INTO FIRST, LET THE BIKE RUN IN 1ST UP TO A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, STOP, AND SOMETIMES IT SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL, AND SOMETIMES IT WAITS UNTIL I'VE STARTED UP AGAIN TO SLIP OUT (NOT GOOD IN A TURN!), AND SOMETIMES IT STAYS IN FIRST GEAR UNTIL I SHIFT INTO SECOND. IN ALL FAIRNESS, THE BIKE DOESN'T DO THIS FOR M

2003-09-11, Power Train
FINAL DRIVE FAILURE ON 1997 K1100 LT BMW MOTORCYCLE. HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE 295 AT 70 MPH, FINAL DRIVE LET GO WITH NO WARNING. WAS ABLE (BARELY) TO KEEP IN CONTROL, AND GET BIKE TO THE SIDE OF THE VERY BUSY INTERSTATE.

1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle questions

Does the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 BMW BMW Motorcycle has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.