CarRecallWatchThe 1990 BMW K1 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).
1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1990 BMW K1 recalls
Most common 1990 BMW K1 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
FUEL TANK DEVELOPED VERY LARGE LEAK AND DRAINED COMPLETELY IN LESS THAN 2 HOURS. ACCORDING TO DEALER THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE FOR TYPE OF BIKE AT 10 YEARS OLD. LUCKLY I DO NOT HAVE ANY IGNITION SOURCES IN GARAGE SO NO FIRE RESULTED. LEAK BEGAN AFTER PLACING BIKE ON CENTER STAND AFTER MOVING TO CLEAN GARAGE. FULL TANK OF ~5 GALLONS OF FUEL WAS EVENTUALLY SPILLED. TANK IS ALL ALLUMINUM. MAIN LEAK ON LEFT SIDE OF BIKE DIRECTLY ABOVE FUEL INJECTORS, ENGINE AND IGNITION COILS. SMALLER LEAK (PAINT BUBBLE) ON RIGHT SIDE OF TANK AT SAME LOCATION. LEAK SEEMS TO BE A RESULT OF CORRORSION FROM THE INSIDE OF THE TANK OUT, POSSIABLY FOLLOWING WELD OR FOLD IN METAL. IF FAILURE OCCURRED IN CLOSED
1990 BMW K1 questions
Does the 1990 BMW K1 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 BMW K1: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 BMW K1?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 BMW K1 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.